Floor Care Technician

Davita Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established community college in Maryland seeks a Floor Care Technician to ensure a clean and pleasant environment. The role involves performing various floor maintenance functions, operating specific equipment, and providing general housekeeping services. The position offers full-time hours on the 3rd shift, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent medical and dental selections

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Qualifications

• One year specific floor care technician work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of floor chemicals and equipment operation.
• General housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine floor care maintenance including scrubbing and buffing.
• Operate equipment for floor care maintenance and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain floors and carpets in assigned areas.

Skills

Service oriented

Pleasant demeanor

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Performs various routine floor care maintenance functions including, but not limited to, scrubbing, refinishing, and buffing of floor surfaces in accordance with standard techniques and procedures. Performs other various other floor maintenance functions and other general housekeeping duties and responsibilities as assigned to provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for students, staff and visitors.

Performs floor maintenance functions in accordance with standard techniques and procedures, within the guidelines provided by the Environmental Service Supervisor and the Environmental Services Manager.

Operates various types of equipment used for floor care maintenance such as automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, vacuums, pressure wash equipment and carpet extractors. Provides daily routine preventive equipment maintenance on all equipment used.

Perform light machine maintenance to include: automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, pressure wash equipment and carpet extractors.

Transport various floor equipment and supplies to identified campus areas when required.

Maintains floors and carpets in assigned areas. Performs general floor maintenance: vacuums and shampoos carpets, cleans and buffs/burnishes floors, strips/refinishes floors, wet mops and dry mops floors, and machine scrubs or recoats floors according to floor maintenance schedules.

Complete furniture breakdown and appropriate set-up while performing and maintaining floors and carpets in assigned areas.

Performs environmental service related duties, as assigned (i.e. dusting, trash removal, cleaning) for designated areas (classrooms, labs, restrooms, conference and meeting areas, office areas and stairwells)

Communicates with coworkers, to achieve a good working relationship and knowledge of the areas' schedules and specific needs

Report minor requests for repairs in their assigned areas of responsibility

Maintains a daily written schedule of activities performed

Performs other duties as assigned

* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* One year specific floor care technician work experience performing various specialized floor maintenance functions in institution or commercial environment preferred.
* One year experience performing general housekeeping experience in institution or commercial environment preferred.
* Knowledge of floor chemicals and equipment and their operation.
* Pleasant and professional demeanor
* Service oriented and flexible

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

floor to overhead, and lift 50 lbs. and walk 10 feet.
* Knowledge of the use of protective clothing and safety equipment
* Exposure to noise and other adverse environmental conditions including cleaning equipment noise, exposure to weather in moving from one building to another in inclement weather, exposure to dust and dirt, exposure to cleaning chemicals and working on ladders and scaffolds.
* Mandatory overtime required for special events such as commencement and others and as required.

About Us	Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title	Floor Care Technician
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FT/PT	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Work Schedule	3rd Shift
Grade	4
Minimum Compensation	$32,886
General Responsibilities
Work Performed
Minimum Education Required	High School or equivalent
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required	1
Other Knowledge Required
Working Conditions
Supervisory Postion?	No
Division	Facilities
Department	Facilities DEPT

Posting Detail Information

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Posting Number	B473P
Number of Vacancies	1
Best Consideration Date	06/13/2025
Job Open Date	04/18/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Job Category	Staff
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