Floor Technician

Job Title:
Floor Technician

Job Description

The Floor Technician maintains clean, safe, and well-presented floors across a university campus by performing floor stripping, buffing, waxing, and general floor care. This role operates floor care equipment, uses cleaning chemicals safely, and delivers courteous customer service while working in common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls.

• Strip floors using appropriate methods and equipment to remove old finishes and prepare surfaces for refinishing.
• Operate buffing machines and other floor care equipment to buff, polish, and maintain various floor types.
• Apply wax and finishes to floors to achieve a clean, safe, and professional appearance.
• Clean and maintain floors in common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls throughout the university campus.
• Use cleaning chemicals and supplies according to provided procedures and safety guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of equipment and chemicals, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect floors and surrounding areas regularly and identify areas that require additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, storage areas, and work spaces.
• Interact professionally and courteously with students, staff, alumni, and other building occupants while performing duties.
• Provide responsive and helpful customer service by addressing questions or concerns related to cleanliness and floor care.
• Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply needs to the appropriate contact promptly.

• Previous experience as a floor care technician or in a related role, with 2 to 4 years or more of experience preferred.
• Must have proven experience operating a floor buffing machine safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated familiarity with stripping floors and removing old finishes.
• Knowledge of floor care equipment and techniques, including stripping, buffing, waxing, and general floor maintenance.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures when using equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Strong customer service skills and professional presence when interacting with students, staff, and alumni.
• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services environments.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with floor care, such as standing, walking, and operating machinery for extended periods.

• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services.
• Experience with floor stripping, floor buffing, and waxing in high-traffic or institutional settings.

You will work in a stable, campus-based environment with consistent daytime hours, allowing for a predictable schedule and work-life balance. This role offers the chance to build long-term experience in facilities and environmental services while gaining exposure to a large institutional setting. You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your floor care skills, work with professional equipment, and contribute directly to a clean, safe, and welcoming campus experience for the community.

This position is based onsite at a university campus and follows a daytime shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You will work across multiple campus locations, including common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls. The role involves regular use of floor care equipment such as buffing machines and related tools, as well as cleaning chemicals and supplies provided on site.

The environment is active and customer-facing, with frequent interaction with students, staff, and alumni. Work conditions require being on your feet for most of the shift and performing physical tasks associated with cleaning and floor maintenance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.