Job Description

Position Title: Floor Technician

Department: Environmental Services (EVS)
Location: IU Health Methodist

Schedule Options:

• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Nights: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Includes every other weekend

The Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of all floor surfaces throughout the facility. This role supports a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members by providing specialized floor care services in accordance with IU Health standards, infection prevention practices, and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, scheduled, and project‑based floor care services using approved techniques and advanced floor care equipment
• Operate specialized equipment, including auto scrubbers, high‑speed burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors
• Strip, wax, polish, burnish, and deep clean various floor surfaces, including VCT, terrazzo, tile, and carpet
• Follow daily, weekly, and rotational floor maintenance schedules; assist with planning and executing large‑scale or project‑based floor care
• Coordinate floor care activities with EVS leadership and clinical teams to minimize disruption to patient care and operations
• Ensure proper safety signage, barricades, and work‑zone controls are in place at all times
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards while performing all duties
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and minor floor repairs; promptly report equipment malfunctions or floor conditions requiring advanced repair
• Communicate work impacts, delays, or safety concerns to appropriate departments and EVS team members
• Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient workflows, avoid duplication of effort, and deliver high‑quality service

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• No prior floor care experience required; previous floor care experience preferred
• New hires without prior experience must successfully complete floor care training and competency requirements within two (2) months of hire
• Must successfully pass a floor care competency assessment
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and proof of insurance required
• Ability to safely operate floor care equipment, including auto scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and climbing ladders
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 pounds or more
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and work effectively in a fast‑paced healthcare environment