Housekeeping Technician

The Housekeeping Technician will provide cleaning services and perform total floor care and function set-ups and breakdowns according to established schedule and productivity standards to ensure the facility is maintained according to corporate policies, housekeeping guidelines and individual resident needs or requests.

Shift: Full Time

4:00p.m -12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with weekend rotation

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas
• Shampoo, buff, mop, extract and wax all types of flooring
• Maintain trash chute rooms by removing trash and ensuring cleanliness
• Assist with functions by setting up and breaking down equipment
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitizing of chairs and wheelchairs
• Maintain and clean various light fixtures throughout the continuum
• Inspect and clean all equipment before and after use
• Perform in-house moves
• Provide and stock supplies as required according to departmental standards
• Make beds according to departmental standards for assigned areas
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Riding vacuums/equipment and buffers
• Carpet extractor, wet vac and vacuum cleaners
• Broom and dust pan, mop, bucket and wringers
• Cleaning cart
• Ladder
• 2 way radios

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to walk, bend and/ or stoop frequently
• Ability to climb a ladder

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to perform floor care
• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work independently

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience
• Previous hospitality experience
• Previous function set-up experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• One to two years directly related work experience
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• OSHA Certification

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self starter
• Personal effectiveness
• Offers of employment are conditioned on applicants meeting requirements of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.