Project Specialist - Full Time (PS)

Carlson Building Maintenance; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Bonus Referral Program

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Carlson Building Maintenance is seeking an entry-level Project Specialist to support cleaning operations across area stores. The role involves training onsite staff on cleaning techniques and leading project work with limited supervision.

The position includes travel between locations to cover vacancies, and responsibilities such as floor care, carpet maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols. This role emphasizes internal growth and potential advancement within Carlson.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with potential for promotion from within
• Willingness to travel between area stores across the Upper Midwest
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and perform cleaning tasks safely

Responsibilities

• Perform project work in area stores, including stripping/waxing floors and carpet maintenance
• Move between locations to cover onsite staff vacancies
• Provide cleaning services and detailed maintenance (floor care, dusting, restrooms)
• Train staff in cleaning methods, equipment use and safety practices
• Mentor store leads on recoating and stripping procedures

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.