Floor Buffer

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Herlong (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health seeks a Floor Care Technician to buff, burnish, strip, wax and scrub floors, maintaining high-quality, safe surfaces at our Herlong, CA site.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid California driver’s license; ability to pass DOJ background checks, CPR/First Aid; and readiness to follow PPE protocols and work flexibly including evenings or weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial floor care preferred, including operation of buffers, burnishers, scrubbers, and other floor maintenance equipment.
• Current California driver’s license with an acceptable DMV printout, insurability.
• Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid courses.
• Ability to call, text, and/or email.
• Ability to be certified in Behavior Tools.

Responsibilities

• Follows all NVS safety procedures, policies, and guidelines, including proper use of PPE.
• Performs specialized floor maintenance including buffing, burnishing, stripping, waxing, polishing, and scrubbing floors.
• Operates and maintains floor care equipment including buffers, burnishers, auto scrubbers, vacuums, and related tools.
• Maintains floors in a clean, safe, and professional condition that meets contract quality standards.
• Identifies floor surface issues and reports needed repairs or maintenance concerns to the Project Manager/Job Coach.
• Ensures proper storage, handling, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Motivates and assists clients in establishing professional work ethics, social skills, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Multitasks and prioritizes duties to meet deadlines and contract requirements.
• Participates in continuous staff development and training.
• Works with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment.
• Completes required progress reports, inspections, and billing paperwork accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Considers public safety and convenience at all times while performing duties.
• Ensures employer expectations and quality standards are consistently met.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, vandalism, theft, and unsafe conditions to the Project Manager/Job Coach.
• Keeps janitorial closets, breakrooms, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Removes trash, debris, and other materials from assigned work areas as needed.
• Uses hand and power tools and performs minor equipment maintenance as required.
• Drives NVS vehicles as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned, including assisting at other sites or departments when necessary.

Skills

Floor care experience

California driver's license

Background check

CPR/First Aid

Phone/email communication

Behavior Tools certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffers

Burnishers

Scrubbers

Waxers

Auto scrubbers

Job description

PRIMARY SCHEDULE:

• Monday–Thursday 7:00am–3:30pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.
• Note: Occasional hours available on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Days and hours may vary and include evenings, and weekends, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial floor care preferred, including operation of buffers, burnishers, scrubbers, and other floor maintenance equipment.
• Current California driver’s license with an acceptable DMV printout, insurability.
• Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
• Ability to pass CPR and First Aid courses.
• Ability to call, text, and/or email.
• Ability to be certified in Behavior Tools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all NVS safety procedures, policies, and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs specialized floor maintenance including buffing, burnishing, stripping, waxing, polishing, and scrubbing floors.
• Operates and maintains floor care equipment including buffers, burnishers, auto scrubbers, vacuums, and related tools.
• Maintains floors in a clean, safe, and professional condition that meets contract quality standards.
• Identifies floor surface issues and reports needed repairs or maintenance concerns to the Project Manager/Job Coach.
• Ensures proper storage, handling, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Motivates and assists clients in establishing professional work ethics, social skills, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Multitasks and prioritizes duties to meet deadlines and contract requirements.
• Participates in continuous staff development and training.
• Works with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment.
• Completes required progress reports, inspections, and billing paperwork accurately and timely.
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
• Considers public safety and convenience at all times while performing duties.
• Ensures employer expectations and quality standards are consistently met.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, vandalism, theft, and unsafe conditions to the Project Manager/Job Coach.
• Keeps janitorial closets, breakrooms, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and secure.
• Removes trash, debris, and other materials from assigned work areas as needed.
• Uses hand and power tools and performs minor equipment maintenance as required.
• Drives NVS vehicles as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned, including assisting at other sites or departments when necessary.