Job Description
Be part of something special.
If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Pointe at The Villages, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You'll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services - one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country.
Our community is a wonderful place to work. We're located in the heart of The Villages®, FL, one of Florida's friendliest hometowns. There's easy access to our community via Route 441 or Morse Boulevard.
We offer jobs at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You'll join a team that's passionate about working with seniors. We work hard to deliver the very best resident-centered care and high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity and a solid work ethic, you can create a long, satisfying and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Pointe at The Villages.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Floor Technician is responsible for major floor care projects and trash disposal.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
1. Maintains floors and carpets within the Community.
2. Picks up and removes major trash from the Community.
Other Duties: 1
1. Maintains all equipment and supplies in proper condition.
2. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
3. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
WELLNESS FOCUS: Freedom Pointe at The Villages employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
2. Previous floor maintenance experience preferred but not required. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate to heavy physical effort 95% of the workday. Must be able to stand and walk long distances up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to stoop and work from a kneeling position, perform repetitive bending, reaching, and stretching. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently. Must be able to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. over tiled and carpeted surfaces over long distances. Must be able to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and have constant contact with residents. May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and Hepatitis. May be exposed to unpleasant odors, high heat levels, and institutional cleaning chemicals.
The Pay Rate for this position is $13.50 an hour. **Actual salary may fall outside of the posted salary range as it is dependent on skills and experience.