FLOOR CARE TECHNICIAN 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is hiring a Floor Care Technician for the Navy Yard location in Washington, DC. The 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM shift runs Monday through Friday.

Starting pay is $20.77 per hour, with pre-employment background checks and drug testing. US citizenship is required for this position. The role focuses on floor care duties, including stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, carpet shampooing, and general cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• Floor care experience is required.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Operate floor buffers.
• Shampoo and clean carpets.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops hallways, offices, and stairs.
• Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Shampoos rugs and carpets.
• High dusting/cleaning of offices, hallways and stairs.
• Performs general cleaning tasks such as trash removal and restroom cleaning.
• Mixes cleaning solutions.
• Maintains issued equipment.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed.

Skills

Floor care experience

Strip and wax floors

Operate floor buffers

Shampoo carpets

Job description

FLOOR CARE TECHNICIAN 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Job Category : Contract Services

Requisition Number : FLOOR007336

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374, USA

Description

INTRODUCTION

• This position is for a person with a disability according to the Ability One government contract
  • Proof of disability is required prior to interviewing
• This position is located in Washington, DC at the Navy Yard
• The core working hours are 12:30 PM to 9 PM, Monday - Friday
• Starting pay is $20.77 per hour
• US Citizenship is required for this position
• Pre-employment criminal background checks and drug testing are required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Floor Care Experience is Required
• Strip and wax floors
• Operate floor buffers
• Shampoo and clean carpets

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps and mops hallways, offices, and stairs
• Waxes and buffs floors with prescribed buffers
• Strips and waxes floors
• Shampoos rugs and carpets
• High dusting/cleaning of offices, hallways and stairs
• Performs general cleaning tasks when assigned such as emptying trash, emptying recycling, low dusting, glass cleaning, vacuuming, wall washing, spot cleaning and restroom cleaning
• Mixes cleaning solutions
• Maintains issued equipment
• Notifies supervisor when supplies and equipment are needed to perform tasks
• All other duties assigned by Custodial Foreman

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The incumbent must be able to stand or walk 90% of the work time; and sit 10%
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds in order to clean work areas and handle supplies and equipment
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
• These requirements are necessary for using ladders and stairs, cleaning low areas, high areas, benches and corners
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors and co workers
• Must good vision, with depth perception and ability to distinguish colors for safety reasons

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Experience

Required

2 years:

Must have cleaning experience

3 years:

US Citizenship is required

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