Floor Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Transit pass (ECO Pass)

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Floor Care Specialist to provide preventative and restorative maintenance for campus floors, including carpet and tile care and minor repairs. The role uses specialized floor care equipment and requires safety-compliant operation.

The position supports emergency cleanups and campus safety initiatives. Work involves a 4x10 schedule, potential overtime, and coverage across the Boulder Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience with restorative floor care and carpet/tile maintenance.
• Ability to read and comprehend lab safety signs and postings.
• Must have valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform restorative floor care including carpet extraction and waxing on tile surfaces.
• Operate floor care equipment and maintain pre/post inspection records.
• Respond to safety hazards and incidents; assist emergency cleanups as needed.

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 Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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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.

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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

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