Campus Floor Care Specialist

Thompson Hospitality; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Project/Floor Care Technician to maintain flooring across Benedict Campus facilities. Responsibilities include stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet cleaning, and preventative maintenance in classrooms, offices, dining facilities, and common areas.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and ensure a clean, safe campus environment. This essential role may require after-hours work and weather-related scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous floor care, custodial, janitorial, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience operating commercial floor care equipment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of floor care procedures for tile, vinyl, hardwood, concrete, and carpeted surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor maintenance services including stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, scrubbing, and polishing hard surface floors.
• Clean and maintain carpeted areas using extractors, shampooers, and spot-cleaning equipment.
• Operate and maintain floor care machinery including auto scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, vacuums, and carpet extractors.
• Inspect flooring conditions and report damages, hazards, or maintenance concerns to supervisors.
• Follow established schedules for preventative floor maintenance and deep cleaning projects.
• Maintain cleanliness of entrances, hallways, classrooms, dining areas, restrooms, and other campus facilities.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and custodial equipment according to OSHA and company safety guidelines.
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and emergency cleaning requests as needed.
• Maintain supply inventory and notify management when materials or equipment require replacement or repair.
• Ensure all work areas are safe, clean, and properly marked with caution signage during floor care operations.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Skills

Floor care equipment

Carpet cleaning

Independent work

Detail oriented

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Buffers

Carpet extractors

Vacuums

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Project/Floor Care Technician to maintain flooring across Benedict Campus facilities. Responsibilities include stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet cleaning, and preventative maintenance in classrooms, offices, dining facilities, and common areas.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and ensure a clean, safe campus environment. This essential role may require after-hours work and weather-related scheduling.