Janitorial Floor Technician - Background Check & Experience Required

Janitorial Floor Technician - Background Check Required Position

Title: Janitorial Floor Technician, Part Time

Language Required: English Written and Spoken

Requirements:

Experience as stated herein & Ability to Pass Required Background Check Federal Government NAC (National

Position Description:

Under supervision, team members will clean and maintain all carpeted and hard surfaces in the facility, performs preventative maintenance on special floor equipment.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Perform cleaning and maintenance of all floors: tile, carpet, and VCT flooring Previous experience stripping and finishing a variety of floors including Terrazzo and VCT

Ability to Run walk-behind scrubbers, walk-behind extractors and swing buffers

Ability to steam clean upholstery

Utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.

Use and maintain equipment properly.

Operate and maintain all equipment correctly and safely

Observe safety precautions at all times, uses safety signs “wet floor”

Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.

Mopping floors with wet or damp mops.

Suction cleaning carpeted areas and “spot” cleaning carpets. Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).

Using electrically powered pick up machines.

To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

Be able to operate all types of cleaning machinery and equipment Qualification

Summary:

Minimum of 2 years in the janitorial industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must have the ability to clearly communicate effectively and tactfully with customers, subordinates, and management of all levels within the organization

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment

Ability to prioritize and organize work related tasks and special projects

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities Physical Demands:

Ability to work flexible hours.

Ability to lift and maneuver up to 75 pounds.

Ability to operate manual and mechanized equipment.

Full range of motion.

Ability to stand, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, reach above shoulders.

Ability to maintain continuous walking, standing, bending or stooping for extended periods of time.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Sight required to visually inspect work site. Constant (up to 100%) standing, walking, pushing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching over head, handling/fingering, reaching forward, and concentrating. Must be able to lift and and/or carry 100lbs.

Work Environment:

Work is for the most part performed in an indoor climate of average daily seasonal temperatures. Outside work is subject to varying seasonal temperature Employee may be exposed to odors, chemicals, product spills, dust, loosened wax or water.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will NOT supervise management & employees.

Travel

Travel to various worksites in District of Columbia and Prince Georges County, MD may be required.

Benefits

Per CBA, Casual Attire. Training and Education. About Brooks & Brooks Services, Inc.

Brooks & Brooks Services is a resourceful team that delivers results our customers require to improve performance and accomplish the mission for greater operational success. Through our approach we provide our customers world class analysis, service and insight to solve problems and consistently meet the demand with measured outcomes. Brooks & Brooks provides a diversified portfolio of services to federal, state and local government and to various commercial sectors. We provide facilities management and maintenance services, managed engineering services, professional consulting services as well as water treatment services. To Apply: Visit then navigate to careers page and complete application and return completed application to careers@brooksandbrooks.com

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Able to Pass the Federal Government National Agency Check (NAC) is a MUST

Work Location: In person

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