Floor Technician - EVS

We are recruiting for a motivated Floor Technician - EVS to join our team!

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Department

Environmental Services

Job Summary

The Floor Technician, under immediate supervision, cleans and maintains floors, carpets and hard surfaces in facilities throughout the hospital/clinics as directed by supervisor. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but may differ among locations, depending on business necessities and industry requirements. The Floor Technician may also perform specific interior and exterior housekeeping cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment including patient area cleaner, non-patient area cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others.

Essential Functions:

• Buffs, polishes and strips floors using heavy equipment at a health care facility, office building, or similar building. Cleans and buffs hard surfaces. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes floors and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space, etc. May perform advanced cleaning procedures for carpeted floor and carpet care. May clean furniture. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and equipment, in order to prevent damage to finishes and fixtures. (30%)
• May empty trash, linen, and garbage containers. May handle hazardous waste in accordance with government regulations, policies and procedures. (15%)
• Transports and appropriately handles trash, recycling, medical waste, linen, and other items to each designated area and maintains waste areas within regulatory standards. (15%)
• Performs routine operational maintenance of equipment per manufacturer specifications (10%)
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. May wash walls. (10%)
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications (10%)
• May assist in training other employees (10%)

Education:

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years 5 years of custodian experience in Health Care Required or
• 4-6 years 5 years of experience at Denver Health with passing competencies Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safety work environment. Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn occasional hazards and safety precautions. Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work within Health Department standards.
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  Command of English strongly preferred. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 - $26.18 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.