Floor Technician

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Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all floors in the buildings of the WVU Medicine campus. Duties will include cleaning, dusting, mopping, burnishing, scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing of floors. Cleaning and maintenance of carpets and rugs will also be performed. Moving of furniture before and after as needed to complete assignments. The mixing and using of chemicals as needed to perform assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Successfully pass WV DHHR Protected Services Record Check and WV CARES fingerprint-based criminal background check if assigned to Child Development Center, Chestnut Ridge Center, or Center for Hope and Healing.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs a wide range of skilled floor care duties.

2. Cleans carpets within established procedures. 

3. Proper operation and use of floor care equipment (i.e., floor burnishes, floor vacuums, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, side by sides, wet/dry vacuums, boost machines, etc.).

4. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and to set schedules for completion.

5. Mixes and uses chemicals in a safe and controlled manner following all established rules and guidelines.

6. Moves furniture and other items before and after cleaning, stripping and waxing.

7. Reports all equipment maintenance issues in a timely manner for proper repairs.

8. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals and equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have the physical capability to stand, walk, reach, climb, ascend/descend stairs and ladders, for a maximum of eight (8) hours.

2. Must have the physical capability to lift and/or carry 25-50 pounds for a maximum of eight (8) hours

3. Must have the physical capability to push and/or pull 25 pounds for a maximum of eight (8) hours and 15 – 90+ pounds for a maximum of two (2) hours. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Uses proper precautions in the performance of duties in which the following exposures : vibrations’ skin and/or lung irritants such as stripper, wax, cleaning chemicals, etc.

2. Interaction with hospital staff, Patients and visitors.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Listening skills: Be attentive to all instructions, guidance and rules explained to perform assignments

2. Attention to detail: Assigned areas are clean and professional in appearance.  Corners and edges are free of build=up

3. Time Management: Able to complete tasks in a timely manner.  Can keep to a set schedule of multiple tasks.

Additional Job Description:

Works 7am 3:30pm

Works every other weekend and rotates holidays.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

612 WVUH Environmental Services

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.