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Floor Specialist

Job Description Summary

Performs daily and periodic tasks in assigned areas as directed Maintains a neat and orderly work area, including janitorial closets and storage areas Performs all hard floor assignments in accordance with C&W Services approved procedures Maintains floor equipment in good working condition, and notifies the Lead/Supervisor if repair or replacement is necessary Works safely at all times and promptly informs management about unsafe conditions existing in the work area Wears personal protective equipment appropriate for the task being performed. Meets all client and C&W Services quality expectations in assigned tasks Assists in orientation and training for new employees as directed Adheres to proper security procedures Notifies management about problems or opportunities that affect service to the client Performs other floor-related duties as required.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs daily and periodic tasks in assigned areas as directed Maintains a neat and orderly work area, including janitorial closets and storage areas Performs all hard floor assignments in accordance with C&W Services approved procedures Maintains floor equipment in good working condition, and notifies the Lead/Supervisor if repair or replacement is necessary Works safely at all times and promptly informs management about unsafe conditions existing in the work area Wears personal protective equipment appropriate for the task being performed. Meets all client and C&W Services quality expectations in assigned tasks Assists in orientation and training for new employees as directed Adheres to proper security procedures Notifies management about problems or opportunities that affect service to the client Performs other floor-related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience):

• 3+ years of floor care experience in a commercial environment
• Knowledge and understanding of floor care equipment, chemicals, cleaning methods, and floor types.
• Required to speak and read English
• Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to use cleaning tools and equipment.
• Required to complete work orders assigned by Lead/Supervisor
• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance
• Performs restroom procedures:

Damp wipe glass surfaces Empty waste baskets, service soap and toilet paper dispensers Dust sills, etc. Clean tile walls, shelves, stall partitions Sweep, mop or scrub Monitors defects, such as clogged urinals and lights out, and report to supervisors

• Performs floor care procedures:

Damp mop and spray buff, wash floors Strip old finish, black marks, embedded dirt from floors prior to waxing or sealing Apply coats of prescribed finish as required

• Performs periodic work:

High dusting, leather and wood surface (non-floor) polishing, wall washing, venetian blind cleaning, as assigned by the Supervisor Assembles all necessary equipment Removes/replaces designated carpet tiles

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
• Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in the case of an emergency.
• Reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible and courteous
• Effective listener and team player
• Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor
• Some cleaning experience and basic mechanical knowledge is preferred
• Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
• Follows through and carries out work orders

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Some related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to travel up to 5 % of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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