Floor Care Technician

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Retirement options (Maryland Pension &

ORP 403(b)

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking a Floor Care Technician to perform routine maintenance, scrubbing, refinishing, buffing floors, and general housekeeping to keep campus areas clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff.

Role requires operating automatic scrubbers and related equipment, completing preventative maintenance, and supporting other facilities tasks as assigned. On-site position with overtime for events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of floor care technician experience in an institutional or commercial environment (preferred).
• One year of general housekeeping experience in an institutional or commercial environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of floor chemicals and equipment operation.
• Pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Service-oriented and flexible attitude.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Consideration of sustainability initiatives in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor maintenance functions according to standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of the Environmental Service Supervisor and Manager.
• Operate equipment such as automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, pressure wash equipment, and carpet extractors.
• Provide daily preventive maintenance on all floor care equipment.
• Perform light machine maintenance on automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, pressure wash equipment, and carpet extractors.
• Transport floor equipment and supplies to designated campus areas when required.
• Maintain floors and carpets: vacuum and shampoo carpets, clean and buff or burnish floors, strip and refinish floors, wet mop and dry mop floors, and machine scrub or recoat floors according to schedule.
• Complete furniture breakdown and set‑up while maintaining floors and carpets in assigned areas.
• Perform environmental service duties such as dusting, trash removal, and cleaning in areas including classrooms, labs, restrooms, conference and meeting rooms, office areas, and stairwells.
• Communicate with coworkers to achieve a good working relationship and knowledge of area schedules and specific needs.
• Report minor repair requests in assigned areas.
• Maintain a daily written schedule of activities performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Floor care experience

General housekeeping experience

Chemicals & equipment operation

Professional demeanor

Service-oriented

Regular attendance

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Sustainability awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Floor Care Technician

Job Summary

Performs various routine floor care maintenance functions including scrubbing, refinishing, buffing floor surfaces, and other general housekeeping duties to provide a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for students, staff and visitors.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Perform floor maintenance functions according to standard techniques and procedures under the guidance of the Environmental Service Supervisor and Manager.
• Operate equipment such as automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, pressure wash equipment, and carpet extractors.
• Provide daily preventive maintenance on all floor care equipment.
• Perform light machine maintenance on automatic scrubbers, floor machines, wet/dry vacuums, pressure wash equipment, and carpet extractors.
• Transport floor equipment and supplies to designated campus areas when required.
• Maintain floors and carpets: vacuum and shampoo carpets, clean and buff or burnish floors, strip and refinish floors, wet mop and dry mop floors, and machine scrub or recoat floors according to schedule.
• Complete furniture breakdown and set‑up while maintaining floors and carpets in assigned areas.
• Perform environmental service duties such as dusting, trash removal, and cleaning in areas including classrooms, labs, restrooms, conference and meeting rooms, office areas, and stairwells.
• Communicate with coworkers to achieve a good working relationship and knowledge of area schedules and specific needs.
• Report minor repair requests in assigned areas.
• Maintain a daily written schedule of activities performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of floor care technician experience in an institutional or commercial environment (preferred).
• One year of general housekeeping experience in an institutional or commercial environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of floor chemicals and equipment operation.
• Pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Service‑oriented and flexible attitude.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Consideration of sustainability initiatives in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Physical Demand Summary

• Floor to overhead, lift 50 lbs., and walk 10 feet.
• Knowledge of protective clothing and safety equipment.
• Exposure to noise, cleaning chemicals, inclement weather, dust, chemicals, and ladder or scaffold work.
• Mandatory overtime for special events such as commencement and other required occasions.

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement, paid leave programs, and retirement options under the Maryland Retirement and Pension System. Employees may choose between the Pension and the ORP 403(b) based on educational level and job classification.

EEO Statement

Howard Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affinity employer and 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.