Floor Technician-Varies Shifts-Methodist

**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** **Position Summary** 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