Floor Tech/Waxer

Merchants-Building-Maintenance; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Merchants Building Maintenance is a full-service, family-owned and operated commercial cleaning company that has grown to become one of the largest providers in the Southwestern US. A Utility Worker / Floor Crew Technician is responsible for providing janitorial support services and specialized floor care maintenance to ensure facilities stay clean, safe, and well-maintained.

The job requires flexibility, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in various environments

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial or custodial experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Ability to lift and carry 20+ pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Open and flexible availability; able to work days, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and deep cleaning for commercial facilities, offices, restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Provide floor care services: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, stripping, waxing, burnishing, carpet shampooing, and extraction.
• Operate floor machines, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, vacuums, and other janitorial equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with special cleaning projects, emergency cleanups, spill response, and water extraction as needed.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials between job sites.
• Drive company or personal vehicles to service locations with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or supply shortages to supervisors promptly.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and quality workmanship whether working independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrate open availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency assignments.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Floor machines

Carpet extractors

Auto scrubbers

Buffing/polishing machines

Job description

Merchants Building Maintenance is a full-service, family-owned and operated commercial cleaning company that has grown to become one of the largest providers in the Southwestern US.

Our Mission

To excel in all that we do for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve by continuously improving the quality and value of our services.

Family Atmosphere

Every one of our 6,000+ team members is important to us. We’re proud to treat everyone on our staff like family

Woman-Owned

We are a certified woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse.

Job Skills / Requirements

A Utility Worker / Floor Crew Technician is responsible for providing janitorial support services and specialized floor care maintenance to ensure facilities remain clean, safe, and well-maintained. This position requires flexibility, reliability, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in various environments and schedules.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Performing routine and deep cleaning services for commercial facilities, offices, restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Providing floor care services including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, stripping, waxing, burnishing, carpet shampooing, and extraction.
• Operating floor machines, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, vacuums, and other janitorial equipment safely and effectively.
• Assisting with special cleaning projects, emergency cleanups, spill response, and water extraction services as needed.
• Loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials between job sites.
• Driving company or personal vehicles to various service locations while maintaining a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment and supplies weighing 20 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Setting up and breaking down equipment for floor care and specialty cleaning services.
• Following all company safety procedures, site-specific protocols, and OSHA guidelines.
• Reporting maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or supply shortages to supervisors promptly.
• Maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and quality workmanship while working independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrating open availability, including the ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency response assignments as required by operational needs.

Requirments:

• Previous janitorial, utility, floor care, or custodial experience preferred.
• Experience operating floor care equipment is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Reliable transportation required. (Driver is assigned company vehicle.)
• Ability to lift and carry 20+ pounds regularly throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality required.
• Open and flexible availability required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing job assignments.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.

This role requires strong attention to detail, time management skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining high cleaning and floor care standards.

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Fidel Valencia

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.