Floor Technician

Genesis Facility Services; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 34,040 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Facility Services is looking for a Floor Technician (Utility) in California. This role involves both leading field crews and performing hands-on cleanings such as scrubbing, waxing, and buffing floors. Strong leadership and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Ideal candidates have experience in janitorial work and can operate specialized floor care equipment while maintaining professionalism and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in janitorial work.
• Experience in stripping and waxing floors preferred.
• Able to work independently and read building maps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support field crews in janitorial tasks.
• Perform floor care duties including scrubbing and buffing.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Strong listening and verbal communication skills

Ability to safely operate floor care equipment

Basic mobile app experience

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Buffers

Extractors

Job description

At Genesis Facility Services, we believe our people make the difference. For over 98 years, we’ve proudly delivered exceptional facility maintenance with integrity, reliability, and care. As part of our growing team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our clients’ buildings operating safely, efficiently, and beautifully.
If you’re hands‑on, dependable, and take pride in your work, we’d love to have you on our team.
Job Title: Floor Technician (Utility)
Position Pay Rate: $24.71-$26.00/hour depending on experience
Job Summary
The Floor Technician Lead is a working lead responsible for supporting and guiding field crews while performing hands‑on janitorial and floor care work. This role requires operating specialized floor care equipment, enforcing safety standards, coordinating daily tasks, and responding to coverage needs or special cleaning assignments across multiple sites.
Floor Technician Leads are expected to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, professionalism, and safety always and may be required to clean multiple areas within a worksite.

• Supervise, schedule, and site support
• Act as a working lead for assigned crews and job sites
• Review daily assignments with supervisor and plan work accordingly
• Provide on-the-job guidance and support to team members
• Help with managing quality, safety, or completion of work.
• Perform janitorial and floor care duties, including but not limited to:
• Scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extracting, and mopping floors
• Operate floor care equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, wet vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines
• Perform general cleaning and disinfecting as needed
• Always maintain clean and organized work areas

Equipment, Inventory & Vehicles

• Gather and use proper tools, equipment, and cleaning products for each assignment
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper working conditions
• Maintain company vehicles in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• Flexibility & Coverage
• Travel between multiple job sites as needed
• Respond to emergencies, call-offs, and special assignments
• Perform related duties as assigned by management

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety rules and regulations without exception
• Use required PPE, safety belts, and wet floor signage always
• Maintain safe use of chemicals and equipment
• Attend required safety training courses and meetings
• Report safety concerns, incidents, or equipment issues promptly

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Janitorial: 1 year (Preferred)
• Stripping floors: 1 year (Preferred)
• Waxing floors: 1 year (Preferred)
• Buffing floors: 1 year (Preferred)
• Office cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ability to safely operate floor care equipment
• Ability to read cleaning labels and follow instructions
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow building maps
• Basic mobile app experience
• Small to large commercial office environments
• Fast‑paced setting
• Regular exposure to dust, odors, noise, and equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to safely operate cleaning and floor care equipment

Other Duties

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.