Lead Floor Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

Direct Deposit

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an experienced Lead Environmental Services Technician to coordinate daily floor care operations on-site. This working lead role requires hands-on leadership, quality control, and effective communication to keep teams focused and productive.

The position emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and safety, with opportunities to train staff and drive maintenance standards in office and industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent commercial housekeeping, environmental services, custodial, or floor care experience.
• Experience with commercial floor care including stripping, waxing, burnishing, buffing, and carpet extraction.
• Ability to operate commercial cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work independently while providing direction and support to other team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, dependable, and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, safe environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and floor care duties in office and industrial facilities.
• Operate commercial floor equipment including auto scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, and carpet extraction equipment.
• Perform floor stripping, waxing, polishing, burnishing, and other maintenance.
• Lead by example while assisting the team and ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Prioritize workloads and ensure areas meet company quality standards.
• Serve as primary point of contact for team members during the shift and resolve day-to-day issues.
• Train and mentor new employees on cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure standards are met and communicate supply needs to supervisors.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Team guidance

Tools

Commercial cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced floor care professional to serve as the Lead Environmental Services Technician for our team. This is a working lead position—not a desk job. You'll work alongside the team while helping coordinate daily activities, setting the standard for quality, and serving as the go-to person on-site.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, communicates effectively, and isn't afraid to hold themselves and others accountable. Formal management experience is not required, but you should have the confidence and professionalism to provide direction, answer questions, and help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily housekeeping and floor care duties within both office and industrial facilities.
• Operate commercial floor equipment, including auto scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, and carpet extraction equipment.
• Perform floor stripping, waxing, polishing, burnishing, and other specialty floor maintenance.
• Lead by example while assisting the team in completing daily assignments efficiently and safely.
• Help prioritize workloads and ensure assigned areas are completed to company quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members during the shift, answering questions and helping resolve day-to-day issues.
• Train and mentor new employees on proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure cleaning and floor care standards are consistently met.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding supply needs, staffing concerns, and operational issues.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent commercial housekeeping, environmental services, custodial, or floor care experience.
• Strong experience with commercial floor care, including stripping, waxing, burnishing, buffing, and carpet extraction.
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to work independently while providing direction and support to other team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, dependable, and able to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the shift, including walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, safe healthcare environments.

Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program
• Short-Term Disability