Floor/Utility Technician Lead

PRIDE Industries; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Floor/Utility Technician Lead to supervise floor care and project operations at a large facility. You will oversee cleaning, stripping, waxing and restoration of floors while ensuring safety and quality standards.

No direct reports are listed for this role. Ideal candidates have at least one year of floor care experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to use scrubbers, buffers and pressure washers.

Qualifications

• At least one year of floor care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and others.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for safe use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges preferred.
• Ability to learn to use specialized custodial equipment such as scrubbers and buffers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule required floor tasks or project tasks with supervisor.
• Prepare equipment and chemicals for procedures and coach staff.
• Perform floor tasks and review quality of work.
• Secure equipment after tasks and train staff in safe use of cleaning tools.
• Oversee waxing and buffing of floors and maintenance of equipment.
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Floor care

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Pressure washers

Job description

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:

$19.50 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Job: Floor/Utility Technician Lead

Job Code: L30 - VG-Floor/Utility TechLead

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision the Floor/Utility Technician Lead oversees floor care and project operations and daily staff activities at a large commercial or federal facility. Employees in this job class are responsible for the cleaning, stripping, waxing, scrubbing, buffing and restoring of tile, carpet and other flooring surfaces for assigned areas. This job class requires knowledge of floor care practices, floor care equipment, materials, supplies and procedures; the ability to work with developmentally disabled and/or physically challenged adults; and requires personnel to perform quality work in a safe manner at all times.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Schedules required or requested floor tasks or project tasks with supervisor.
• Inspect and prepare necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures. Prioritizes and assigns tasks and coaches floor techs in performance duties.
• Complete necessary floor or periodic project tasks, followed by a quality review of project. Inspects work areas on a regular basis, including outside grounds to ensure quality if included in the work area.
• Properly secure all equipment at completion of tasks. Trains and assists floor techs in performing duties, and in the safe and proper use of cleaning products, scrubbers, buffers, pressure washers, and other floor care equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Request necessary repairs and remove unsafe or broken equipment. Oversees the waxing and buffing of floors on a regular basis.
• Oversees the cleaning and maintenance of floor care and pressure washing equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Order and maintain quantities of supplies, stock, and equipment.
• Oversees floor techs performance and quality of work in facilities.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of floor care work experience;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others;
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment;
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges preferred;
• Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of tools and equipment;
• Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA occupational safety regulations;
• Knowledge of departmental operations, procedures, and organizational policies;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;
• Effective customer service skills;
• Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
• Demonstrated customer service, 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

• 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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