Project Specialist - Full Time (PS)

Carlson Building Maintenance; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Vacations

Bonus Referral Program

Job summary

Carlson Building Maintenance is seeking an entry level Project Specialist to support cleaning operations across area stores in the Upper Midwest. You will work under limited supervision, training onsite staff on cleaning techniques to improve quality and performance, and you will travel between locations as needed.

We value potential and internal growth, and this role provides mileage reimbursement and opportunities to develop leadership skills while supporting a team focused on high standards

Qualifications

• Experience training staff in cleaning methods.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and move equipment.
• Willingness to travel between area stores.

Responsibilities

• Perform project work in area stores, including stripping/waxing floors, carpet extraction, and detail cleaning.
• Move between locations to cover onsite staff vacancies.
• Handle hard floor care and carpet maintenance (stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction, bonneting).
• Pass along expertise to others and train junior staff in skills and safety.
• Identify staff development needs and ensure training is provided.
• Train store leads on recoating processes and proper use of stripping equipment.

Skills

Training staff on cleaning techniques

Cleaning techniques

Floor care

Travel between locations

Safety practices

Tools

Floor stripping machines

Carpet extractors

Job description

Join our team! Carlson is one of the largest retail cleaning companies in the Upper Midwest. We maintain over 240 properties in 8 states. Our headquarters is in White Bear Lake, MN, a northeast suburb of Saint Paul. This is an entry level position, however we believe in cultivating our employees' potential and promote from within.

Job Summary:

The Project Specialist performs special project work in his/her assigned area and is responsible for continuously training onsite staff on cleaning techniques to improve quality and performance. The Project Specialist works under limited supervision and in a collaborative relationship with other Carlson Building Maintenance team members. Will be paid for mileage and traveling in-between locations.

Job Tasks:

• Responsible for project work in area stores, such as stripping and waxing floors, carpet extraction and detail work
• Moves from location to location, covering for onsite staff vacancies in area stores
• When covering for onsite staff, handles hard floor care and carpet maintenance (including stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction & bonneting) and provides other cleaning services, such as dusting, routine restroom and other area cleaning.
• Passes along his/her expertise to others
• Identifies staff development and training needs, ensuring that appropriate training is obtained
• Trains subordinate staff in job skills, proper cleaning methods and use of equipment, and safety practices
• Continually trains store leads on recoating process, correct stripping procedures and proper use of stripping equipment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to regularly lift 45 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull floor cleaning equipment over concrete, tile and carpeted floors.
• Must possess sufficient physical strength, ability and stamina to perform a variety of janitorial tasks related to care of floors.
• Ability to work with a variety of cleaning products.
• Ability to work night shift and/or very early morning hours as dictated by the needs of the position.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Referral Program
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Vacations

We are an equal opportunity employer. Carlson Building Maintenance Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Carlson Building Maintenance Inc. will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and familial status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.