Porter/ Floor Technician

Porter position available. Primary responsibility: floor care (mopping, buffing, striping, waxing), removal of garbage, handling deliveries, carpet care, and some landscaping as needed. Must be available to work weekends and evening shifts.

Essential Functions:The Porter is the focal point of our environmental service staff. He/she is responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the facility on a daily basis Must be able to perform the necessary duties in the daily routine cleaning of resident rooms and follow all safety procedures, infection control policies, and universal precautions to ensure the health and welfare of residents, staff, and visitors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• The ability to follow detailed daily assignments as instructed by Executive Housekeeper
• The ability to clean and sanitize facility as assigned
• The ability to identify and use cleaning solutions and chemicals
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs
• The ability to push or pull housekeeping carts weighing up to 40 lbs. throughout the facility
• Must be capable of operating necessary equipment safely in order to satisfy job requirements
• Must be able to deal with residents, family members, and facility staff in a professional and appropriate manner

Education & Experience:

• Previous experience in a healthcare facility, specifically the laundry department is helpful, but on-site training and orientation will be provided.
• The ability to provide and follow oral, written, and verbal instructions is vital.
• The ability to work in a healthcare environment and conduct themselves professionally and appropriately as required.
• The ability to fulfill any and all pre-employment requirements as deemed necessary by the individual facility.

Work Environment & Equipment Used: While performing the duties of this job, incumbent is regularly exposed to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, dirt, dust, vibration and water. The noise level in the work environment is usually above the norm. The employee frequently interacts with residents, family members, and other personnel. The employee may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and various medical conditions, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B. Employee will operate state of the art laundry equipment.