Floor Tech/Waxer

Merchants Building Maintenance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Merchants Building Maintenance, a large, family-owned commercial cleaning company, seeks a Utility Worker / Floor Crew Technician to perform routine and deep cleaning, floor care, and equipment operation across multiple facilities. The role requires physical fitness, reliable transportation, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Candidates should have prior janitorial experience and a valid driver’s license; you will handle supplies, safety protocols, and

Qualifications

• Previous janitorial, utility, floor care or custodial experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• Able to lift and carry 20+ pounds regularly.
• Open and flexible availability; ability to work days/evenings/nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and deep cleaning for commercial facilities and common areas.
• Provide floor care including sweeping, mopping, buffing, waxing, and extraction.
• Operate floor machines and janitorial equipment safely and effectively.
• Support with special cleaning projects and emergency cleanups as needed.
• Load, unload, and transport cleaning supplies between sites.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and quality workmanship.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Valid driver’s license

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Floor care equipment

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers/auto-scrubbers

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 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

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

This position reports to Max Oseguera.

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