What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Care Technician position at Astria Health?
The Astria Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington’s wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington. Astria Health is the parent non-profit organization of Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Astria Toppenish Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its Astria Health Hospitals and its Astria Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley. Astria Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.
Committed to investing in a continuum of care for the people who live and work throughout Eastern Washington, Astria Health's goal is to build sustainable, locally-based, healthcare organizations that improve health for those we serve.
The Floor Care Technician is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all hard surface and carpeted floors throughout the facility and assists with general cleaning, as needed.
Experience:
- Experience in floor care; tile, vinyl, terrazzo tile and carpet.
- Experience in the operation of floor care and maintenance equipment.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate in English.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of floor care products and equipment.
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications:
- Current WA State driver’s license.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The work requires regular, recurring and prolonged physical exertion such as standing or walking for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crouching, crawling, and stretching is necessary. The employee must exert 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation. Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing to normal range. The work involves recurring exposure to moderate risks which require special safety and health precautions and the use of Personal Protective Equipment; risks such as exposure to housekeeping cleaning agents, odors, dust, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
