Custodian - Floor Care Specialist

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Job Number:865
Salary:$21.59-$32.35
Department/Office: Facilities and Fleet Management
Division: Facility Operations
Location: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type
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Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

NOTE:

The work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday with hours of 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

The anticipated hiring rate is $22–$25 per hour.

Previous custodial and floor care experience will be considered.

The Floor Care Specialist reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager and functions in a support role for all regions. The Floor Care Specialist works independently by planning, coordinating and actively participating in carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, equipment maintenance and essential custodial projects throughout the County.

• Develops, maintains, and executes carpet cleaning and floor maintenance schedule in all facilities throughout Arapahoe County.
• Operates equipment to effectively clean carpets per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for carpet cleaning projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
• Strip, wax and maintain hard-surface floors as needed throughout Arapahoe County buildings per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for strip & wax projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
• Move furniture and equipment in the line of performing carpet and floor cleaning projects.
• Oversee/actively participate in custodial projects as assigned by Environmental Services Manager. Projects could include deep cleaning and sanitizing of buildings/offices, responding to work requests through Asset Essentials, installation/maintenance of dispensers used in restroom facilities and any other projects involving the maintenance and cleaning of Arapahoe County facilities.
• Maintain equipment and other assets used by the custodial department. This includes inventory, maintenance & repair, and recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Report progress on implementation and completion of custodial projects throughout county facilities. Use Asset Essentials to record and document progress of all custodial projects.
• Attend/participate in monthly meetings as requested by regional Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
• Observe and report maintenance issues that need to be addressed by maintenance team.
• Give recommendations to Environmental Services Manager on needed carpet replacement, entrance mat replacement and hard surface floor repair/replacement needs.
• Keep up to date on new and improved methods for floor cleaning as well as new chemicals used in the cleaning of floors and carpets. Share pertinent information with Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
• Train new and current custodians on the operation of equipment used for carpet cleaning, floor maintenance and restroom deep cleaning.

Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

• Knowledge of best practices in commercial carpet cleaning and carpet care.
• Knowledge of best practices in commercial floor care including stripping, waxing and maintenance.
• Familiarity with work order and CMMS software systems (Asset Essentials).
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
• Ability…