Floor Care Custodian

Floor Care Technician

We’re looking for a Floor Care Technician with at least 1 year of experience to keep our spaces spotless. If you know your way around a buffer and love a job that keeps you moving—let’s talk!

Location:

Fort Lee Commissary, Virginia.

Shift: 5‑day work week. Shift hours: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM. Schedule may include any day of the week (Sunday–Saturday). Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Days and hours may vary based on operational and business needs.

• Clean and care for a variety of floor surfaces—like tile, vinyl, carpet, and concrete—using the right methods for each. This includes regular sweeping, mopping, and scheduled deep cleaning to keep floors looking their best.
• Operate floor care machines such as buffers, auto‑scrubbers, carpet extractors, burnishers, and vacuums to complete daily and project‑based tasks.
• Perform advanced floor care services like stripping old wax or finish, applying new coatings, buffing for shine, and deep‑cleaning carpets using hot water extraction or bonnet methods.
• Follow safety guidelines when working with cleaning chemicals and equipment, and always wear the proper personal protective gear (PPE).
• Use all equipment safely and make sure it’s cleaned, stored properly, and in good working order.
• Follow OSHA and facility safety standards to help keep yourself and others safe.
• Work on your own or with a team to complete daily floor care duties and larger cleaning projects.
• Keep in touch with your supervisor about any equipment issues, supply needs, or floor damage that needs attention.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and professional space by keeping floors free of spills, dirt, and slip hazards.

• Start your shift by reviewing your schedule and gathering supplies and equipment for the day’s tasks.
• Walk through assigned areas to check floor conditions and plan your work.
• Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors to prep for deeper cleaning.
• Use machines like buffers, scrubbers, and extractors to clean and polish floors.
• Strip and wax floors or deep‑clean carpets, depending on the surface and schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and clean or refill machines as needed.
• Stay alert for spills, hazards, or damage and act to fix or report them.
• Wrap up by cleaning your equipment, storing supplies, and logging completed work.

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of hands‑on experience working as a commercial floorcare technician, janitor, or similar role.
• Experience using floor care machines like buffers, auto‑scrubbers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Knowledge of floor types (tile, vinyl, carpet, concrete) and how to clean and maintain each properly.
• Valid RealID.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government base access.

• Strong attention to detail—takes pride in clean, polished results.
• Good time management—can stay on task and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated—able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player—works well with others to complete larger projects.
• Clear communication—can report issues and follow directions.
• Positive attitude—takes ownership of the job and stays professional.

• You’ll be a part of a mission‑driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

• Insurance – Medical, Dental.
• Vision – (Voluntary Benefit).
• Telemedicine.
• Retirement Plan & Match Options.
• Short Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time.

• Stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours per shift, often on hard surfaces like tile or concrete.
• Use hands and arms for repetitive tasks such as mopping, scrubbing, and operating machines.
• Lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds (equipment, supplies, or furniture).
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to clean under furniture or along baseboards.
• Operate heavy‑duty floor care equipment like buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Maintain good vision and hearing to…