Floor Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Floor Technician to perform comprehensive custodial duties under supervision. The role includes daily floor care, interior cleaning, waste removal, and basic exterior upkeep in a fast-paced facility environment.

Candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, be bilingual, and comfortable with scheduled weekend work. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork with the Custodial Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or vocational training.
• Bilingual and able to read/understand written instructions.
• Experience with floor care techniques and cleaning equipment.
• Reliable transportation and weekend on-call willingness.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily floor care using extractors, buffers, scrubbers and vacuums.
• Clean interiors daily: empty waste, dust, vacuum carpets, wipe surfaces, restrooms.
• Exterior cleaning when required: walls, windows, parking areas, landscaping.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks and safety compliance.
• Notify management about spills, repairs and safety concerns.

Skills

Floor care

Bilingual

Safety protocols

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Technical schooling

Tools

Extractors

Buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Mops & cleaning agents

Job description

Floor Technician job description summary: The Cleaner will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager or Supervisor and perform a variety of custodial duties for C&W Services. Such duties shall be in accordance with established standards, instructions, and procedures of C&W Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Daily floor care within the building utilizing a variety of equipment including but not limited to extractors, buffers, sweepers, scrubbers, wet vacuums, side‑by‑side, etc.
• Daily interior cleaning of the building including emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal, vacuuming/shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing, mopping floors, placing down mats/runners in inclement weather, cleaning up spills, cleaning windows and window coverings, etc., in accordance with established procedures and as directed by a Supervisor.
• May be required to perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance, including exterior walls and windows, parking lots and structures, walkways and paths, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools/fountains/spas, curbs/gutters, exterior hallways, and stairwells, etc.
• May be directed to assist with minor maintenance and repair work, including painting, replacement of light bulbs and fixtures (interior and exterior), replacement of windows, moving furniture and equipment, repairing doors and gates, minor landscaping and related upkeep and repairs, and simple plumbing and fixture repairs/replacements.
• Other assigned duties (depending on the building, facility, and client needs) may include gardening and lawn care, assisting with inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal (including salting/sanding), and assisting with tenant moves.
• Expected to promptly notify management of spills and emergency situations, need for major and minor building/facility repairs, lights that are out or broken, broken equipment and fixtures, damaged structures, ruptured pipes/plumbing, problems with heating/cooling and ventilation and any other observable safety issues/concerns.
• Expected to properly and safely use and operate related equipment, tools, devices, and chemical/cleaning agents, including mops, vacuums, electric polishing machines, power tools and equipment, and special cleaning solutions in order to efficiently perform the duties and to avoid harming floors, fixtures, individuals, and themselves.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in floor care techniques such as buffing, stripping, or polishing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties.
• Bilingual.
• Experience with environmental health facility cleaning (hospitals, clinics, biotech).
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to work weekends (on call).
• Reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible and courteous.
• Effective listener and team player.
• Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor.
• Some cleaning experience and basic mechanical knowledge is preferred.
• Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures.
• Follows through and carries out work orders.

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

The employee must be able to travel up to 5% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $15.30 - $18.00.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”

About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.