Floor Technician

Onsite position

About the role

Under close supervision, the floor technician is responsible for cleaning floors using common and specialized equipment and methods as well as general custodial tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, rest room cleaning, and trash removal. Employees in this role use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This position requires knowledge of custodial practices, floor equipment, supplies and procedures, and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled floor cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and prepare necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures.
• Complete necessary floor tasks using floor machine and scrubber, followed by a quality review of project.
• Operate wax and buffer machines to wax and buff floors on a regular basis.
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Clean spills promptly.
• Properly secure all equipment at completion of tasks, and request any necessary repairs to equipment.
• Perform general janitorial tasks when required.
• Travel between worksites where required.
• Comply with PRIDE’s safety program and adhere to proper safety practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• One year previous experience in custodial services.
• Previous experience in professional floor care preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including scrubbers and buffers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work independently and work second and third shifts.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite.
• Standing and walking.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Grasping both small and large objects.
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment or at a customer’s location, such as a commissary, federal courthouse, or military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in a maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

Pay

$22.78 per hour