Floor Technician

Bethea Retirement; Darlington, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay access via RAIN

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Supportive regional team

Job summary

Bethea Retirement Community in Darlington, SC is seeking a hardworking Floor Technician to join our Environmental Services team on a full-time basis. You will maintain and restore all floor surfaces across the building, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of floor care experience, the ability to operate commercial floor machines, and a reliable, positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of floor technician or heavy commercial floor care experience (stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care).
• Experience in a healthcare facility, senior living, or school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Floor maintenance: scrub, strip, wax, buff, burnish, and carpet shampooing/extraction.
• Sweep, dust mop, and mop hallways, common areas, dining rooms, offices, and resident rooms.
• Operate floor care equipment safely and keep them clean.
• Follow chemical handling procedures and use proper Wet Floor signage for safety.
• Assist with heavy cleaning projects and unit turnovers as needed.

Skills

Floor care

Healthcare facility experience

Physical stamina

Reliability & attitude

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

High-speed burnishers

Carpet extractors

Wet/dry vacuums

Job description

Floor Technician – Environmental Services

Location: Darlington, SC

Facility: Bethea Retirement Community

Job Type: Full-time

Management: Now proudly managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance!

About Us

For decades, Bethea Retirement Community has been a trusted cornerstone of compassionate senior care in Darlington and the surrounding Pee Dee region. We are thrilled to share that Bethea is now managed by Oakdale Seniors Alliance!

Under this new leadership, our culture is deeply rooted in compassion, excellence, and hospitality. We take great pride in keeping our campus spotless, safe, and beautiful. Our Environmental Services team plays a vital role in creating a clean, high-quality environment our residents are proud to call home.

The Role

We are seeking a hardworking, detail-oriented Floor Tech to join our team full-time.

In this role, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, cleaning, and care of all floor surfaces throughout our building—including hard surface floors, carpeted areas, hallways, resident rooms, and common spaces. If you take pride in making floors shine and enjoy working in a supportive, active environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Maintenance: Perform routine and deep floor care procedures, including floor scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, and carpet extraction/shampooing.
• Routine Upkeep: Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop hallways, common areas, dining rooms, offices, and resident rooms.
• Equipment Operations: Safely operate floor care equipment (auto-scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums) and keep equipment clean and in proper working order.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow proper chemical handling procedures (SDS guidelines) and place proper safety signage (e.g., "Wet Floor" signs) to ensure resident, visitor, and staff safety.
• Environmental Support: Assist the Environmental Services team with heavy cleaning projects, furniture moving for unit turnovers, or trash removal as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of floor technician or heavy commercial floor care experience (stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care). Experience in a healthcare facility, senior living, or school setting is a plus!
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated experience safely operating commercial floor machines and understanding proper floor care chemicals.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, bend, push/pull heavy floor machines, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Reliability & Attitude: Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and a friendly, respectful attitude around senior residents.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Stable, full-time daytime schedule.
• Immediate Pay Access: Get paid before payday using the RAIN Earned Wage Access app!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holiday packages.
• Retirement: 401(k) options to help plan for your future.
• Supportive Environment: The backing of a dedicated regional team at Oakdale Seniors Alliance that respects and values your hard work.