FLOOR CARE TECHNICIAN

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks an individual for floor care and maintenance duties. This role includes performing various floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, and cleaning a variety of surfaces in a safe and thorough manner.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of experience in a similar role. The job offers a starting hourly rate of $15.00 to $18.00 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in a commercial, institutional, or educational setting.
• Experience operating floor care equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor maintenance and finishing duties.
• Safely move and protect furniture and fixtures prior to cleaning.
• Monitor equipment use and perform basic maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial cleaning and floor care equipment

Prioritization skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Floor care equipment (burnishers, strippers)

Job description

Overview

Performs floor care, maintenance and finishing duties. Cares for a variety of surfaces including carpet, tile, stone, vinyl and wood. Uses professional cleaning products, equipment and techniques. Interacts with customers, visitors, students, coworkers and others in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. Uses assigned communication device.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs floor maintenance and finishing duties. Cares for a variety of surfaces in an effective manner to avoid damage. Performs heavy stripping, burnishing, scrubbing and waxing and finishing of hard flooring materials.
• Shampoos, extracts and spot cleans carpeted surfaces and rugs. Operates high and low speed floor machines.
• Takes great care to safely move and protect furniture and fixtures prior to cleaning. Replaces items back to original position after work is completed.
• Maintains and operates equipment and performs duties in a safe manner to prevent injuries to people and facilities. Reports needed flooring repairs, safety hazards or conditions requiring additional service. Monitors equipment use and performs basic maintenance. Reports equipment that requires repair.
• Attends team meetings. Uses assigned communication device to respond to regular and urgent requests.
• Completes tasks independently and works with others as assigned to perform duties in a safe manner. Actively participates in ongoing training to maintain professional cleaning skills.
• Interacts with customers, visitors, students, coworkers and others in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning and floor care equipment
• Prioritization skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write well enough to comprehend written and oral instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use personal computer, cell phone, tablet or other device
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Ability to operate foot pedals/hand-controlled levers on equipment

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $18.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. (subject to change to meet the needs of the University).

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred and six (6) months of experience in a commercial, institutional, or education setting, including experience operating floor care equipment (burnishers, strippers) required.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Some positions require that driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Physical & Personal Requirements

• Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling and extensive walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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