FLOOR TECH - ENVIRONMENTAL SERV - F/T - VARIED

Full Time
Amarillo, TX 79106
Posted
Job description
Responsibilities


Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the
surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced
technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town
atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality
educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are
dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of
exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share
our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Floor Technician

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The Floor Technician position is responsible for the major cleaning and refinishing functions throughout the hospital in accordance with the standard/prescribed procedures of the Environmental Services Department. Provides cleaning services for patients, families and staff. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient’s families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers.

This position is responsible for the major floor cleaning and refinishing functions. Responsible for cleaning functions in areas assigned, following established schedules and using prescribed methods. Responsibilities include dust mop, wet/spot mop, and scrubs with an automatic scrubbing machine and burnish floors according the daily and weekly schedule.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by supervisors.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

Benefit Highlights:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retention Bonus Program
  • HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site. In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $250,000 in loan reimbursement.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.


Qualifications


Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Additionally, to be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, and to record completed assignments. A high school diploma or equivalent required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment associated with floor maintenance within a commercial or healthcare setting.
3. SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability to operate/use equipment provided by the department to facilitate the procedures performed.
4. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: None

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

0% - Never, 1-33% - Occasional, 34-66% Frequent, 67-100% Continuous

A. Standing/Walking: Continuous. Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform the essential functions or the job.
B. Bending/Stooping (knees extended, standing with kneed flexed while standing/sitting): Frequent. Bending/stooping is required in most job activities, (i.e. washing furniture, sweeping trash into a dust pan, emptying trash, cleaning showers and tubs, etc.)
C. Lifting/Handling: Occasional. Workers may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
D. Carrying: Frequent. Workers are responsible for performing a push/pull motion when maneuvering cleaning cart, beds and furniture. This physical demand is also required when mopping.
E. Balancing: Occasional. Workers may be required to use ladders to reach high places to clean/disinfect.
F. Twisting/Turning: Occasional. Workers may be required to perform twisting/turning motions when moving carts and mopping.
G. Crouching/Stooping: Frequent. Workers may be required to crouch/stoop when cleaning/disinfecting.
H. Kneeling: Occasional. Kneeling is occasionally required in some job activities such as disinfecting/cleaning underneath equipment, beds, and bathroom fixtures and plumbing.
I. Reaching:
1) Greater than shoulder height: Occasional. Worker must be able to reach high places to clean/disinfect.
2) Equal to shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas shoulder height to clean/disinfect.
3) Less than shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas less than shoulder height to clean/disinfect.
J. Handling/Manual Dexterity: Continuous. Handling is required to grasp when mopping and sweeping.
K. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing:
1) Speaking: Continuous. Must be able to verbally communicate with co-workers, patients and visitors.
2) Hearing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to hear with or without correction within normal range.
3) Seeing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to see with or without correction within normal range and distinguish between colors.

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from
search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted
by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without
a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No
fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other
means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal
employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal
opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement,
promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help
prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.
During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information
(Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not
email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job
posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at:
https://uhs/alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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