Floor/Utility Tech

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision the Floor / Utility Technician is responsible for the cleaning and restoring of tile, carpet and other flooring surfaces.

Employees in this job class perform stripping, waxing, scrubbing, buffing, carpet cleaning and other restorative tasks for assigned areas.

This job class requires knowledge of floor care equipment, materials, procedures and the ability perform quality work in a safe manner at all times.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

1. *Schedule required or requested floor tasks with supervisor or lead2. *Inspect and prepare necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures3.

• Complete necessary floor tasks, followed by a quality review of project4. *Properly secure all equipment at completion of tasks5.
• Request necessary repairs, install local out tag when required6. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• One year of custodial 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;
• Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests;
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data / retrieve data;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED :

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance :

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push / pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasping both small & large objects
• Climbing ladders and / or step stools

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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.

DISCLAIMER :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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