EVS Floor / Utility Technician Lead
PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission : To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position :
Under limited supervision the Floor / Utility Technician Lead oversees floor care and project operations and daily staff activities at a large commercial or federal facility. Employees in this job class are responsible for the cleaning, stripping, waxing, scrubbing, buffing, and restoring of tile, carpet, and other flooring surfaces for assigned areas. This job class requires knowledge of floor care practices, floor care equipment, materials, supplies and procedures; the ability to work with developmentally disabled and / or physically challenged adults; and requires personnel to always perform quality work in a safe manner.
Typical duties include :
- Scheduling required or requested floor tasks or project tasks with supervisor.
- Inspecting and preparing necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures. Prioritizing and assigning tasks and coaching floor techs in performance duties.
- Completing necessary floor or periodic project tasks, followed by a quality review of project. Inspecting work areas on a regular basis.
- Properly securing all equipment at completion of tasks. Training and assisting floor techs in performing duties, and in the safe and proper use of cleaning products, scrubbers, buffers, pressure washers, and other floor care equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
- Requesting necessary repairs and removing unsafe or broken equipment.
- Overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of floor care and pressure washing equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
- Ordering and maintaining quantities of supplies, stock, and equipment.
- Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include :
At least one year of floor care work experience.Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others.Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and / or physical challenges preferred.Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of tools and equipment.Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers.Knowledge of Cal OSHA occupational safety regulations.Knowledge of departmental operations, procedures, and organizational policies.Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English.Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team.Effective customer service skills.Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.This position requires the ability to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising the employee's health and well-being or that of their co-workers or inmates.
Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer's location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.
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