Floor Care Technician (NCS) - Baltimore Convention Center

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Baltimore is seeking Floor Care Technicians to maintain floors and upholstery at the Baltimore Convention Center. The role involves rotating shifts and works with moderate supervision, without supervisory responsibilities.

Starting salary ranges from $47,012 to $76,624 annually; benefits include wellness programs and a range of health plans. Training is provided for equipment operation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• One year of experience in floor care with primary responsibilities in carpet maintenance and hard surface cleaning.
• Equivalency notes: equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use.
• Secure the work area and post safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work.
• Installs and replaces carpet and tile throughout the building as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains hard surfaces, carpeted areas, and upholstered furniture.
• Mops (dry and damp), buffs, and burnishes hard surface floors.
• Vacuums, shampoos, bonnets, and extracts carpets, stairwells, and upholstery.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders replacements as necessary. Maintains cleaning schedules and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance on specialty floor equipment.
• Monitors Floor Care Technician floors for cleanliness and damage.
• Secures all equipment and supplies in proper storage areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Manuals reading

Operate cleaning equipment

Carpet/tile install

Tool maintenance

Record keeping

Floor inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chariot Ivac

Tennant R14

Tennant 6100

Tennant EC2

Counter Rotating Brush

Job description

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range: $47,012.00 - $76,624.00 Annually

Starting Salary: $47,012.00

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

Floor Care Technicians are generally responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surfaces, carpeted areas, and upholstered furniture within the Baltimore Convention Center. Work involves no supervisory responsibilities. Employees receive moderate supervision from the Operations Crew Leaders and Operations Supervisors. Employees in this class work on a rotating shift basis. Work is performed primarily in building interiors where there are no hazardous conditions. Work requires moderate physical exertion. The work of this individual involves evening, weekend, holiday, shift-work, and occasional mandatory overtime.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use.
• Secure the work area and posts proper safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work.
• Installs and replaces carpet and tile throughout the building as necessary.
• Cleans and maintains hard surfaces, carpeted areas, and upholstered furniture.
• Mops (dry and damp), buffs, and burnishes hard surface floors.
• Vacuums, shampoos, bonnets, and extracts carpets, stairwells, and upholstery.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders replacements as necessary. Maintains cleaning schedules and maintenance records.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance on specialty floor equipment.
• Monitors Floor Care Technician floors for cleanliness and damage.
• Secures all equipment and supplies in proper storage areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED Certificate.*Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of high school diploma*

AND

Experience: One year of experience in floor care with primary responsibilities in carpet maintenance and hard surface cleaning

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals for floor/carpet cleaning equipment.
• Ability to operate floor/carpet cleaning equipment upon training (if necessary).
• Ability to remove or install carpet tile, PVC tile, and other floor treatments properly.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment according to manuals and supervisor’s direction.
• Ability to complete and maintain records.
• Ability to inspect floors to determine any problems.

Operational experience with any or all of the following primary carpet cleaning equipment:

• Chariot Ivac Ride on Vacuum
• Tennant R14 Ride on Carpet Extractors
• Tennant 6100 Ride on Sweeper
• Tennant EC2 Carpet Extractor
• Counter Rotating Brush Machine
• Floor care and or carpet cleaning certifications are preferred

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6 MONTH mandatory probation.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.