Floor Care Technician

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

Contributes to the effective operations of the Encompass Onsite Cleaning Systems Environmental Services department, by performing overall floor maintenance of hard surface and carpeted areas that include offices, classrooms, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, and other public areas such as cafeterias. Other required duties may be assigned by the supervisor such as light maintenance (bulb changing, etc.).

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• This job requires the use of specialized power equipment.
• Always obey all safety requirements and procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on all equipment prior to use.
• Floor care, including routine mopping, buffing, and burnishing on hard surface floors and stairwells.
• Vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting, and extracting carpets, stairwells, and upholstery.
• Wall cleaning
• Dusting (high and low)
• Routine office and/or classroom cleaning.
• Moves furniture to ease floor cleaning job.
• Simple maintenance tasks including, but not limited to bulb changing.
• Maintenance of floor care equipment
• Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
• Plan work schedule for major tasks.
• Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor.
• Completely strip and recoat all floor areas when necessary and as scheduled.
• Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically.
• Maintains housekeeping equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold standards, expectations, and SLAs of client

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Duties require verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Previous floor care experience
• Prior carpet-cleaning experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to travel 85% within assigned area in company-provided service van

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position demands good physical and mental health.
• The Floor Care Technician will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to move continuously during work hours.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 40 to 75 pounds.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• General supervision is received from a professional supervisor who confers on difficult problems and reviews completed work for quality of professional results.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

EEO Classification: Service Workers