Job Summary: The Floor Technician is responsible for stripping, waxing, speed buffing, extraction of carpets, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of all areas. Heavy lifting of up to 60lbs, handling of soiled trash and hazardous materials will be required. Chemicals are used heavily within this job.
Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.
Follows directions and performs work according to department standards.
Demonstrates proper floor scrubbing techniques including proper pad selection, chemicals, baseboard cleaning and floor finish applications.
Demonstrates proper carpet extraction procedures, including vacuuming and bonnet buffing.
Moves furniture and other items as required.
Removes trash, soiled linen and medical waste from soiled utility room and transports to collection areas following proper infection control procedures.
Maintains equipment, keeping it clean, operational and secure.
Works with nursing staff in assigned area to ensure efficient patient care.
Uses proper body mechanics for task that require pushing, lifting and bending.
Assist with the orientation of new employees.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
