Custodian - Floor Care Specialist

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government is seeking a Floor Care Specialist to manage carpet cleaning and floor refinishing across county facilities. The role requires planning, coordinating, and hands-on work, including after-hours projects and supervision of custodial teams.

The position emphasizes use of floor care equipment, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with the Environmental Services Manager to maintain high cleanliness across all facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of custodial operations experience.
• 1+ year of floor care experience preferred.
• Experience operating carpet extractors, floor buffers, burnishers and related equipment.
• Ability to supervise teams and oversee contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains carpet cleaning and floor maintenance schedules across facilities.
• Operates equipment to clean carpets and perform floor care as directed.
• Leads assigned team for carpet cleaning and oversees contracted vendors when needed.
• Oversees custodial projects and participates in maintenance work across county buildings.
• Trains new custodians on equipment use and safety procedures.

Skills

Carpet cleaning

Floor care

Supervision

English communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Asset Essentials

Job description

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Job Number:865
Salary:$21.59-$32.35
Department/Office: Facilities and Fleet Management
Division: Facility Operations
Location: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type:Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

NOTE:

The work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday with hours of 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

The anticipated hiring rate is $22–$25 per hour.

Previous custodial and floor care experience will be considered.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The Floor Care Specialist reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager and functions in a support role for all regions. The Floor Care Specialist works independently by planning, coordinating and actively participating in carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, equipment maintenance and essential custodial projects throughout the County.

DUTIES:

• Develops, maintains, and executes carpet cleaning and floor maintenance schedule in all facilities throughout Arapahoe County.
• Operates equipment to effectively clean carpets per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for carpet cleaning projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
• Strip, wax and maintain hard-surface floors as needed throughout Arapahoe County buildings per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for strip & wax projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
• Move furniture and equipment in the line of performing carpet and floor cleaning projects.
• Oversee/actively participate in custodial projects as assigned by Environmental Services Manager. Projects could include deep cleaning and sanitizing of buildings/offices, responding to work requests through Asset Essentials, installation/maintenance of dispensers used in restroom facilities and any other projects involving the maintenance and cleaning of Arapahoe County facilities.
• Maintain equipment and other assets used by the custodial department. This includes inventory, maintenance & repair, and recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Report progress on implementation and completion of custodial projects throughout county facilities. Use Asset Essentials to record and document progress of all custodial projects.
• Attend/participate in monthly meetings as requested by regional Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
• Observe and report maintenance issues that need to be addressed by maintenance team.
• Give recommendations to Environmental Services Manager on needed carpet replacement, entrance mat replacement and hard surface floor repair/replacement needs.
• Keep up to date on new and improved methods for floor cleaning as well as new chemicals used in the cleaning of floors and carpets. Share pertinent information with Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
• Train new and current custodians on the operation of equipment used for carpet cleaning, floor maintenance and restroom deep cleaning.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of best practices in commercial carpet cleaning and carpet care.
• Knowledge of best practices in commercial floor care including stripping, waxing and maintenance.
• Familiarity with work order and CMMS software systems (Asset Essentials).
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
• Ability to supervise teams and oversee contractors
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate carpet extractors, floor buffers, burnishers and other mechanized cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule dependent on assigned projects. Most projects will be performed after normal business hours requiring overnight shifts with possible weekend work.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in custodial operations
• At least 1 year of experience in floor care, preferably in a commercial setting.
• At least 1 year of experience in the operation of mechanized cleaning equipment.
• The experience can be overlapping.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
In addition to experience listed above, supervisory experience and/or experience leading teams and overseeing vendors is preferred.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check
• Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training.
• Position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for winter storm and other emergency events and available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends on a full-time basis.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 80% of the time either standing or walking. Spends 20% of the time either sitting or driving.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes 25 lbs. and up to 50lbs.
• Frequently uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of work-related equipment.
• Frequently loads/unloads equipment onto truck using lift-gate.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.