Floor Care Technician (Nights)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

WORK SHIFT: Monday - Friday: 11:00p - 6:30a | Rotating Weekends

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for performing duties in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures for providing a safe environment, achieved by demonstrating the principles of sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing the floor surfaces in a hospital in a safe manner. While executing the assigned tasks, the floor technician will have indirect contact with patients and family and must possess the communication skills to interact with them in a professional manner. Possesses technical skills required to properly maintain floor equipment per manufacture recommendations. Responsible for responding favorably to requests to adjust daily workflow or area assignments to meet facility needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and skills in the use of power equipment, conventional and high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning equipment, wet, dry, and power vacuum equipment, and push sweeper.
• Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
• Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where others can do likewise.
• Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years previous floor care maintenance experience desired
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 50 pounds is required, with the exception of lifting overhead (limited to 3 pounds).
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - stooping, crouching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.