Commercial Floor Installer - DC/MD Area
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Commercial Floor Installer - MedStar Health

Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 1300 healthcare service teams in 46 states. A division of Compass Group USA, we have more than 26,000 team members. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Flooring Technician to join our Facilities team in a hospital environment. The Flooring Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of flooring throughout the healthcare facility, ensuring all flooring surfaces are safe, sanitary, and compliant with healthcare standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain resilient flooring such as vinyl composition tile (VCT), sheet vinyl, rubber flooring, linoleum, epoxy coatings, and carpet in patient rooms, corridors, labs, and clinical areas
• Ensure flooring work complies with healthcare facility standards, infection control protocols, and safety regulations (e.g., slip resistance, seamless transitions)
• Perform flooring inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce hazards and prolong floor life
• Prepare floors by cleaning, leveling, or removing old materials in compliance with health codes
• Safely use tools and materials specific to healthcare-approved flooring products
• Coordinate flooring work to minimize disruption to patient care and hospital operations
• Respond promptly to flooring repair requests, especially in critical care or high-traffic areas
• Maintain accurate records of materials, maintenance logs, and work orders using facility management software
• Work collaboratively with environmental services, nursing staff, and infection control teams
• Participate in safety and compliance training, including proper handling of adhesives and cleaning agents

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or technical certification in flooring preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in flooring installation or maintenance, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting

Knowledge of healthcare flooring materials and infection prevention considerations (e.g., cove base, flash coving, heat welding seams)

Understanding of ADA compliance, Joint Commission standards, and hospital safety protocols

Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and finishing quality

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor in varying conditions

Excellent communication and time management skills

Must pass background check, drug screening, and health clearance requirements for hospital employment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility

Certification from a professional flooring organization (e.g., CFI, INSTALL, NWFA)

Knowledge of infection control regulations (CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission)

Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.