What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Care Technician position at Meritus Health?
Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated Floor Care Technician to join our Environmental Services team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. If you take pride in your work, enjoy hands-on tasks, and value excellent customer service, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
As a Floor Care Technician, you will be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of floors throughout the medical center. Your work ensures a sanitary, attractive, and safe environment across patient rooms, public areas, clinical spaces, and specialized areas such as MRI.
You’ll perform a variety of floor care and general housekeeping duties, including:
Key Responsibilities
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Provide scheduled floor care, including:
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Dry and wet mopping
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Stripping and waxing floors
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Buffing
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Carpet shampooing
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Shower scrubbing (“Responsible for cleanliness of medical center floors in all areas. Includes: dry and wet mopping, stripping and waxing, carpet shampooing and shower scrubbing.”)
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Maintain adequate supplies and assist with product selection.
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Perform routine maintenance on floor equipment and report issues beyond your ability.
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Clean and disinfect all assigned areas, including patient rooms, public spaces, restrooms, utility rooms, and equipment. (“Properly cleans and disinfects all surfaces in assigned area as defined by departmental policies and procedures.”)
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Remove infectious and non-infectious waste according to procedures.
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Assist in training fellow housekeeping staff.
What You Bring
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience:
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A minimum of one year of floor care experience required
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Skills:
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Strong customer service and communication
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Ability to read and follow detailed instructions
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Physical Requirements:
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs
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Occasional lifting over 50 lbs
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Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
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Working Conditions
You may encounter:
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Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids
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Frequent exposure to toxins or hazardous chemicals
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Occasional exposure to radiation (All based on the “Working Conditions” table in the document.)
Why Meritus Health?
You’ll join a team committed to providing exceptional care and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Your work directly supports patient well‑being and the overall functioning of the medical center.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Salary : $18 - $23