Valley View is seeking a full-time Floor Care Tech to assist our Environmental Services Department.  Ideal candidate has previous floor care experience (carpet and tile).  Able to operate all floor care related equipment (auto scrubber, buffers, carpet cleaners, etc.).  Possesses a great work ethic and a positive attitude!

This is a full-time, evening position with rotating weekends. The work schedule may vary, so flexibility with work assignments and schedule is a must. 

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. Experience is preferred but not required.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

•  Maintains tiled, carpeted and waxed floors in all areas of the hospital. 
• Services hospital areas to ensure the safety, health and morale of patients, visitors and staff and to facilitate patients' recovery by helping provide a clean, attractive, safe environment with minimal interference to others.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and maintains floor care equipment safely and effectively.
• Takes safety precautions when cleaning floors. (i.e. uses “caution/wet floor” signs, Personal protective equipment)
• Transports regular bagged trash, biohazardous waste and soiled linen per procedure. 
• Cleans and washes furniture, equipment and fixtures.
• Maintains tile floors and carpeting.
• Removes and disposes of wastes; trash containers are appropriately lined and maintained.
• Stores, handles and disposes of chemicals per policy.
• Stores, handles and disposes of biohazardous wastes per policy.
• Arranges furniture and equipment in the assigned area to be safe, pleasing to the eye and helpful to those who use the area.
• Replaces disposables as needed.
• Works with supervisor to document all necessary activity and ensure a smooth-running department.
• Performs other cleaning duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate verbally in the English language.
• Must be able to push and pull heavy equipment (over 50 lbs.) repeatedly or for long periods of time.
• Must be able to call maintenance when necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the facilitators or House Supervisors
• Must be able to work evening shift and rotating weekends and holidays.
• Previous experience preferred.

SALARY RANGE

• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• Starting wage:  $20.00/hour

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 401(a)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

About Us
Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.