Special Services Technician

Heritage Building Maintenance; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Deposit Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

PTO accumulation

Job summary

A commercial cleaning service in Des Moines seeks a Special Services Team Member to perform maintenance tasks during varied night shifts. This role includes applying floor finishes, carpet cleaning, and assisting both the janitorial and microbial teams. Candidates should have prior janitorial experience and the ability to lift heavy equipment comfortably. Full-time employees enjoy medical benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of janitorial experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Background check must be accepted.
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs daily and maneuver heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various maintenance tasks as directed by the Special Services Manager.
• Assist with daily cleaning duties to support the cleaning operations team.
• Ensure proper use and labeling of all chemicals.
• Assist with construction clean-up and removal of debris.
• Cover regular cleaning duties for team operations as needed.
• Support microbial disinfection duties when required.
• Move supplies, restock bathrooms and break rooms as needed.
• Maintain janitorial closets and equipment in safe condition.
• Label, dilute and use chemicals per safety guidelines.
• Follow oral and written instructions and drive to multiple buildings nightly.
• Prioritize safety and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

Janitorial equipment use

Ability to lift 50-75 lbs

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Own reliable transportation

Education

18 years or older

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Floor care equipment

General janitorial equipment

Job description

Privately owned and founded in the Midwest in 2011, Heritage Building Maintenance isbased in central Iowa and serves commercial clients with the highest-quality cleaning and microbial protectant on the market today. Heritage goes the extra mile by using science to prove the efficacy of our system for use in office settings and medical and recreational facilities.

In 2022, Heritage was acquired by Bee-Clean Building Maintenance , Canada’s largest privately held janitorial company. While operations remained the same, this partnership opened the doors for continued growth and success in our industry.

Today, Heritage continues to be committed to making a difference in the health and productivity of our community and those we serve.

About the role

• The Heritage Building Maintenance Special Services Team Member is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks on a daily basis. This position would take daily direction from our Special Services Manager, who oversees both day and nighttime operations for this team. This team member would be expected to work closely with 2-3 other members of our current special services team to take directions, implement and complete work orders made by the Heritage on a daily basis.
• Hours are varied and dependent upon job needs. Primarily night shift hours will be between 5 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. However, this position requires flexibility and an open schedule. Employees are considered to be on call and may be expected to come in and work during the day and / or on weekends with little to no notice.

What you'll do

Daily job responsibilities/functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Application and removal of Acrylic floor finish.
• Burnishing hard surface flooring.
• Carpet cleaning.
• Application and removal of Urethane floor finish.
• Deep scrub and extraction of Ceramic Tile flooring and other non-finish floors.
• Detail cleaning of all surfaces upon completion of construction.
• Window washing.
• Removal of excess items during construction.
• Covering regular cleaning duties whenneeded, to assist Heritage commercial cleaning operations team
• Covering microbial technician and disinfection duties as needed to assist Heritage Microbial team
• Pressure washing
• High dusting of rafters and other surfaces over 6’.
• Hazmat clean-up – training and safety information will be provided

Duties also may include assisting in covering janitorial duties and training team members who are:

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of flooring and stairs.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms.
• Providing feedback to the office on inventory levels for ordering in client buildings.
• Helping to restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary.
• Dusting and cleaning office desks and furniture that are not cluttered.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
• Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
• Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals.
• Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Some work could require this team member to ride in/drive a company vehicle with supplies for the work that day or night.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs. on a daily basis without assistance.
• Must be able to maneuver heavy equipment to/from/on the job
• 1-2 years of janitorial experience and knowledge of/experience using floor care and general janitorial equipment is required.
• On the job training on specific procedures can be provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work within the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Six months or more related experience preferred.
• Own vehicle or reliable transportation required.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• The work is performed in a variety of different office or medical locations with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
• The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. This work requires driving to multiple buildings each night to assist with openings and training new employees.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Benefits

• Direct Deposit Pay every other Friday.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and 401K with a company match available for full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.
• Paid Holidays after 90 days for full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.
• PTO accumulation for full time employees working 30+ hours per week.