Carlos Carrera
Citrus Springs,FL
Summary
Dedicated EVS Floor Technician with expertise in sanitation procedures and infection control. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and team collaboration to enhance facility hygiene and patient safety.
Professional in environmental services with track record of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in various settings. Known for reliability and ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve outstanding results. Skilled in using floor care equipment and adapting to changing needs with ease.
Custodian adept at completing work orders efficiently and on time. Identifies and reports safety hazards and major repair needs to department supervisors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EVS Floor Technician
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
Inverness, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of patient areas, adhering to hospital protocols.
- Operated floor care equipment to maintain high standards of facility hygiene.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address immediate cleaning needs and ensure patient safety.
- Trained new team members on proper cleaning techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas requiring maintenance or deep cleaning.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the department.
- Performed routine inspections on floor surfaces to identify potential hazards or areas needing additional attention.
- Communicated proactively with management regarding any observed issues or opportunities for improvement within the facility''s flooring systems.
EVS Floor Technician
HCA Aurora Medical Center
Aurora, CO
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Implemented best practices for waste disposal in compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation by effectively utilizing floor cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to OSHA guidelines and company safety protocols.
- Contributed to waste reduction initiatives by properly disposing of used materials according to company policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency spills or accidents, ensuring swift containment and cleanup for minimized disruptions to daily operations.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Stripped and refinished hard surface floors to maintain quality condition and appearance.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
EVS Team Lead
Porter Adventist Hospital
Denver, CO
04.2013 - 06.2023
- Supervised daily operations of environmental services team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in infection control and sanitation protocols.
- Developed efficient workflows for cleaning schedules, optimizing resource allocation across departments.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with hospital regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address immediate environmental service needs during patient care processes.
- Implemented training programs that improved team performance and reduced response times for maintenance requests.
- Analyzed feedback from internal audits to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency within the department.
- Implemented effective inventory management systems, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary supplies at all times.
- Reduced patient room turnover time by improving communication between EVS team members and hospital staff.
- Improved infection control measures through the implementation of stringent cleaning standards and guidelines.
- Managed the hiring process for EVS staff, ensuring the selection of highly qualified and dedicated professionals to support departmental goals.
- Coordinated scheduling assignments for optimal workload distribution among team members while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Floor Maintenance Technician
Kendall Medical Center
Miami, FL
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Operated floor cleaning equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in medical facilities.
- Trained new team members on proper use of cleaning tools and adherence to safety regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of flooring conditions before initiating maintenance tasks, ensuring appropriate measures were taken to preserve surface integrity.
- Conducted routine inspections of flooring surfaces to identify maintenance needs and prevent hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartolome Herrera
Lima, Peru12-1987
Skills
- Hard floor maintenance
- Sanitation procedures
- Infection control
- Waste disposal management
- Tile and grout cleaning
- Adaptable and flexible
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Pressure washing
- Groundskeeping
- Basic mathematics
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Painting
- Plumbing repairs
- Basic carpentry
- Fixture cleaning and polishing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EVS Floor Technician
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
EVS Floor Technician
HCA Aurora Medical Center
05.2018 - 06.2023
EVS Team Lead
Porter Adventist Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2023
Floor Maintenance Technician
Kendall Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Bartolome Herrera