Floor Technician

PRIDE Industries; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Floor Technician to support custodial operations at our facilities in the New Orleans area. Under supervision, you will clean floors using standard and specialized equipment, perform routine cleaning tasks, and help maintain a safe, presentable environment.

The role requires prior custodial experience, the ability to follow directions, and the capacity to operate floor machines and scrubbers. Shift work, physical tasks, and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• One year previous custodial experience; floor care preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to learn to operate custodial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to customer questions.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to manage and track material resources and time; adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and during second/third shifts.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled floor cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and prepare equipment and chemicals for procedures.
• Operate floor machines and perform quality reviews of work.
• Wax and buff floors with appropriate machines.
• Maintain custodial equipment and safety practices.
• Clean spills promptly and secure equipment after tasks.
• Perform general janitorial tasks as needed.
• Travel between worksites as required.

Skills

Custodial experience

Read safety labels

Floor care equipment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Resource tracking

Independent work

Org & problem-solving

Job description

Pay Rate

$22.78 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Floor Technician

Job Code: AA256 Floor Technician

SCA Occup: 11150 Janitor

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

SUPERVISES:

There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, the floor technician is responsible for cleaning floors using common and specialized equipment and methods as well as general custodial tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, rest room cleaning, and trash removal. Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices, floor equipment, supplies and procedures and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Complete scheduled floor cleaning and maintenance tasks.
2. Inspect and prepare necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures.
3. Complete necessary floor tasks using floor machine and scrubber, followed by a quality review of project.
4. Operates wax and buffer machines to wax and buff floors on a regular basis.
5. Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
6. Cleans spills promptly.
7. Properly secure all equipment at completion of tasks, and request any necessary repairs to equipment.
8. When required, also performs general janitorial tasks.
9. Where required, may need to travel between worksites.
10. Complies with PRIDE’s safety program and adheres to proper safety practices.
11. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year previous experience in custodial services. Previous experience in professional floor care preferred;
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment;
• Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Ability to communicate effective and respond to questions and requests from customers and others;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Ability to work independently and work second and third shifts;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasping both small & large objects
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer’s location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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