Floor Tech/Custodian

Rocksolidjanitorial; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading janitorial service provider in Portsmouth, Virginia is seeking a Floor Tech to handle cleaning assignments in various buildings. Candidates should have expertise in floor cleaning methods and demonstrate a commitment to safety and confidentiality. The role includes managing heavy lifting, assisting in restroom sanitization, and completing assigned tasks independently.

Qualifications

• Accurate knowledge of floor stripping, waxing, and buffing required.
• Must follow safety protocols and wear protective gear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor work and cleaning assignments in various settings.
• Sweep, vacuum, scrub, wax, and polish floors using industrial machines.
• Assist with sanitizing restrooms and other cleaning tasks as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of floor stripping

Floor waxing and buffing

Problem recognition

Respectful communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Job description

Description

ROCK SOLID JANITORIAL Inc.

Floor Tech -Assigned Building

Reports to: Team Leader, Floor Tech Supervisor and Area Supervisor

Summary of Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs Floor work and special cleaning assignments in offices, warehouses, industrial areas, and other building interiors/exteriors in assigned buildings.

Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using industrial machines. Cleans carpet with vacuum cleaners and by carpet cleaning bonneting system process. Assist janitorial staff with sanitizing restrooms, empties trash, on occasion using ladders, and dusts and washes walls, ceilings, and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washes and replaces blinds. Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas. May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, upholstery and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions. May also sweep walks, remove snow, power wash, or perform other incidental seasonal tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Must have accurate knowledge of floor stripping, waxing and buffing.
2. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in floor and custodial work.
3. Must have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong-to recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution to the problems.
4. Must follow the instructions from the Team Leader and Floor Tech Supervisor at all times. Be respectful to all coworkers and clients.
5. Must arrive to work on time and only leave when the work is complete.
6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
7. Must be able to handle difficult situations and persons in a positive and professional manner.
8. Must be able to work independently in absence of the Team Leader or Floor Tech Supervisor.
9. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product labeling. Must be able to fill out floor work sheets neatly to turn in at the completion of a job.
10. Must wear all protective gear when stripping and waxing floors. (Protective shoes, slip guards, masks, goggles, and hazmat suits).
11. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and stop kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.