Floor Care Specialist

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential (7.5%)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Floor Care Specialist to perform restorative floor maintenance across campus buildings, including carpet, tile and NORA flooring, using specialized equipment and safe procedures.

This full-time role follows a four 10-hour day schedule (Mon–Thu 3:30 pm–2:00 am) with a 7.5% shift differential. Eligible for the Facilities Management Employee Referral Program. Must be a Colorado resident with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 6 months experience with restorative floor work duties.

Responsibilities

• Restorative floor care and maintenance across carpet, tile, and NORA flooring using specialized equipment.
• Strip and re-wax tile flooring; maintain inspection records and operate university vehicles.
• Respond to safety hazards, report incidents, and participate in safety trainings.
• Perform emergency cleaning, water extraction, and assist in moving heavy furniture as needed.
• Report equipment repairs and keep custodial workstations stocked and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reading lab safety signs

Tools

Floor care equipment operation

Job description

Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Floor Care Specialist! This role provides preventative and restorative maintenance to campus floors and conducts minor repairs on floor surfaces. The position performs specific tasks requiring a deeper understanding of floor treatments and safe equipment operation. Duties include safely stripping floor wax on multiple surfaces and applying new wax to surfaces, carpet maintenance, and equipment operation.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance for campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Restorative floor care and maintenance: perform deep cleaning and maintenance of carpet, tile and NORA flooring in academic and research buildings using specialized floor care equipment (carpet extractors, buffers, scrubbers). Strip and re-wax tile flooring, maintain pre and post inspection records, post signage of upcoming work, and operate non-CMV and CMV university vehicles. Attend and participate in required safety trainings. Report safety hazards and safety incidents.

As an essential services employee, responsible to respond to other duties as assigned. Specialty and emergency work: Emergency floods– perform initial emergency clean up; pick up water or debris, then extract carpeted floors and upholstered furniture with disinfectant. Clean upholstery by hand or with extractor. Move or assist in moving heavy furniture. Perform emergency cleaning, water pick-ups as needed. Help promote safety at the university and serve on the 'Emergency Response Teams' as needed.

Routine duties: Clean and perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment to keep it in proper working order. Report equipment needing repairs. Empty and clean all floor crew equipment. Keep custodial workstation clean and well stocked with supplies and materials. Maintain the custodial workstation in a safe manner, and report updates to building floor plans.

Decide what type of specialized floor work is needed, including carpet deep extraction cleaning versus bonnet shampooing, resulting in a clean carpet. Determine type of floor equipment needed to accomplish work, such as auto-scrubbing and top-coating with wax versus deciding if the floor needs to be completely stripped and re-waxed. Must have ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings. Build and place safety signs as needed to help prevent accidents.

Perform minor repairs to floor surfaces such as removing gum, resurfacing scratched surfaces, replacing carpet tiles, and reaffixing base covers.

What You Should Know

• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
• The anticipated work schedule is four 10-hour days Monday-Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am. Some overtime or weekend work is required.
• This position covers the entire Boulder Campus and could be assigned to any building or location.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary for this role is $40,248. This position includes a 7.5% shift differential.
• If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be empowered. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

What You Will Need

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs, symbols and postings.
• An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail.

What We Would Like You to Have

6 months experience with restorative floor work duties.

Please apply by 10/25/2026 for consideration.

Essential Services

This position is designated "essential services." The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his/her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.