Floor Tech/Waxer

Merchants Building Maintenance; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC is seeking a Utility Worker / Floor Crew Technician to support janitorial services and dedicated floor care for commercial facilities. The role requires physical stamina, flexibility for varied shifts, and reliable transportation.

You will operate floor machines, perform cleaning tasks, and assist with special projects while upholding safety standards and professional conduct in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial or custodial experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record required.
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds regularly.
• Open and flexible availability for days, evenings, weekends, and overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and deep cleaning for commercial facilities.
• Provide floor care including sweeping, mopping, buffing, waxing.
• Operate floor machines and cleaning equipment safely.
• Assist with special cleaning projects, emergency cleanups, spill response, and water extraction as needed.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize cleaning supplies between sites.
• Drive company vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Report maintenance issues and supply shortages promptly.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and quality workmanship.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Time management

Punctuality

Tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Overview

About Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC

We’re a reliable, responsive commercial cleaning company.

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 Details

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance

This position reports to Fidel Valencia.

The Following Screenings Are Required

• Finger Printing
• Employment Verification
• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle
• Drug Screen

The Following Shifts Are Available

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Third shift