Custodial Floor Technician

Purpose Of The Position

Under the general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the Custodial Floor Technician, the employee primarily performs routine cleaning tasks. He/she will also be responsible for periodic floor cleaning functions in assigned areas, and operating industrial cleaning equipment.

Job no: 503872
Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, classrooms, offices, common areas, entrance and vestibules, elevators and stairwells, and/or other areas as assigned, as well as empty all trash and recycling receptacles.
• Maintain floors in campus buildings performing periodic maintenance such as, but not limited to: scrubbing, buffing, stripping and waxing, hot water extracting, etc. Follow proper procedures and adhere to safety guidelines, according to the equipment operator’s manuals, when operating industrial cleaning equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate assigned cleaning areas, and perform cleaning tasks until the areas have achieved appropriate levels of cleanliness.
• Clean and secure equipment, tools, and other supplies when not in use to ensure maximum usage. Organize and maintain clean and safe custodial storage areas at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service to all university constituents by greeting individuals, properly communicating area closures, addressing their concerns to management as soon as they are brought to your attention, and showing respect to others at all times.
• Follow current industry safety standards and guidelines. Wear personal protective equipment as trained and operate equipment following proper operational procedures.

• High school education or equivalent.
• It is essential that the employee be physically able and capable of operating all equipment.
• 3 years of custodial/related experience or one year of experience as a UAH Custodian with sufficient knowledge and skills to advance.
• Knowledge and proper use of custodial supplies and equipment, cleaning methods, and occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Knowledge & experience in floor care/maintenance, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and shampooing of carpet, VCT, wood gymnasium, terrazzo, etc., is desired.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Carpet/floor care certification is desired.

$29,000 - $33,280