Floor Finisher
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
Cleans various soft and hard surface floors by using electrical and battery-powered equipment. Maintains high standards of detail, cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infection control issues.
Job description
Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious fluids, chemical disinfecting, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
- Perform basic tasks related to own area (e.g., various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance), under direct supervision.
- Perform basic tasks related to the movement of biohazardous waste for proper waste disposal and regular trash movement and removal to designated waste receptacles.
- Assist in maintaining in good condition any personal protective equipment deemed appropriate for use through job hazard assessments.
- Assist in providing patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment.
- Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
- Complete proper hard surface floor refinishing with meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
- Complete proper carpet cleaning and maintenance with meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training
High School Diploma/GED preferred.
Minimum Experience
- Experience in environmental services preferred.
- Understanding of environmental regulations, laws and standards, preferred.
- Basic knowledge biohazardous and/or hazardous waste management, preferred.
- Hard Surface and Carpet Care experience preferred.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities.
- Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.
- Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders.
- Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well.
- Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
- Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Experience in environmental services preferred
- Understanding of environmental regulations, laws and standards preferred
- Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/or hazardous waste management preferred
- Hard surface and carpet care experience preferred
- Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities
- Structured problem-solving skills
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication
- Planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Troubleshooting skills
Company overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric research and treatment institution headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, it stands as the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. The hospital operates on a unique funding model where families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food, with costs exceeding $2 billion annually primarily supported by donations through its fundraising organization ALSAC. St. Jude treats approximately 8,600 patients each year from all 50 states and around the world, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. The institution employs over 7,000 staff members and maintains eight affiliate clinics across the United States. Through its St. Jude Global initiative, the hospital shares research and treatment protocols internationally, partnering with more than 350 institutions in over 90 countries. St. Jude has been instrumental in increasing childhood cancer survival rates from 20% in 1962 to over 80% today, while maintaining a robust research program that includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and precision medicine approaches.