42 - Floor Technician

DTK Janitorial & Landscaping; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

DTK Facility Services in Texas is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain diverse facilities. You will strip, wax, buff floors and shampoo carpets, using industrial equipment, and support general janitorial tasks.

Hours are Mon-Fri 6:00PM-11:00PM at various properties around Houston; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Reliable, detail-oriented team players with a commitment to safety are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Prior floor care experience is required.
• Experience with carpet extraction and floor stripping a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Strip, wax, buff hard floors and shampoo carpets.
• Operate floor care machines and maintain equipment.
• Perform light janitorial tasks and basic maintenance.
• Respond to cleaning needs and support facility maintenance.
• Assist with special cleaning or setup tasks.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Floor care experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Customer service

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Low speed scrubbers

Carpet extractors

High speed burnishers

Job description

Description

Floor technicians are essential to maintaining clean, safe, and visually appealing environments in various facilities. This role focuses on the upkeep of all floor types through specialized cleaning techniques, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet shampooing. Floor technicians must be skilled in using industrial equipment and be prepared to perform routine janitorial duties, respond to immediate cleaning needs, and support overall facility maintenance as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip old layers of wax, finish, dirt, and debris from hard-surface floors with industrial-grade stripping solutions and floor machines.
• Apply new layers of floor wax/finish evenly using mops or applicators.
• Buff out surface scratches and scuffs to polish floors and restore shine.
• Clean carpets using hot water extraction or shampooing machines to spot-treat stains and remove embedded dirt.
• Assist with light janitorial tasks (e.g., emptying trash and recycling bins, cleaning mirrors and windows, dusting).
• Assist with light maintenance tasks (e.g., changing light bulbs, minor repairs).
• Support special cleaning or facility setup tasks as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• English/ Spanish bilingual strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in floor care is required.
• Prior cleaning experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with excellent customer service skills.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights as needed.
• May operate a boom lift or other equipment for high-reach cleaning or maintenance.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Work may take place in office buildings, schools, medical facilities, or commercial spaces.
• May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on location needs.

About DTK Facility Services

DTK Facility Services is a Texas-based commercial facility services company. DTK was started in 1996 in Houston, Texas to provide janitorial solutions for customers, and the company has been focused on cleaning with a higher purpose since the beginning. Today, the company services over 27 million square feet across 650 locations each day through the dedicated work of their 1,600+ team members. Our mission is honor God by enhancing facilities and blessing others. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Requirements

• Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:00PM-11:00PM
• Prior experience with carpet extracting, resilient floor stripping, re-finishing and polishing is required.
• Experience using auto scrubbers, low speed scrubbers, carpet extractors, high speed burnishers is a must.
• Reliable transportation is required as this will require travel between several properties.