Floor Technician

Overview

Position Title : Floor Technician

The position is responsible for the overall cleanliness and upkeep of their assigned Residence Hall areas. The incumbent reports to the Housekeeping Services Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubber and buffers;
• Vacuum rugs in offices and public areas. Shampoo rugs periodically using heavy vacuum cleaner and rug shampooing machine;
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed;
• Report items that need repair (doors, door checks, furniture lights, faucets, etc.);
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances and connecting walks;
• Use light and heavy (industrial type) floor machines and attachments;
• Transport moderately heavy objects or equipment as required;
• Clean, oil, and adjust cleaners and scrubbers and change brushes, pads, rollers, buffers and other attachments;
• Remove wash and replace ceiling lighting fixtures using ladders and scaffolds;
• Replace room overhead incandescent and fluorescent lights;
• Replace desk lights;
• Distribute housekeeping supplies as needed;
• Setup and maintain conference rooms in a clean and efficient manner;
• Periodic dusting and sweeping of residence hall stairs;
• Inspect and clean interior and exterior residence hall windows;
• Clean and shine residence hall elevators.

Required Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED or provide proof of current enrollment in an accredited GED Program which must be completed within one (1) year of employment. Three or more years of experience preferred. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to interact in a diverse community and able to adapt to changing situations. Good oral and written communication skills required, with the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write correspondence such as letters and internal e-mail communications. Ability to speak effectively when interacting with the Spelman community. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to utilize e-mail systems such as Lotus Notes / Outlook. Basic computer software skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) are preferred. These include creating such things as general correspondence, equipment status reports, and cleaning supply requests.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

Current valid Georgia Driver's License required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : walk and stand for prolonged periods, use hands to handle office supplies maintenance products, operate computer, and operate cleaning equipment; talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to : reach with hands and arms, stoop or climb, smell, and lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. The employee occasionally is required to : sit, and lift and / or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes as well as to wet or humid conditions inside the buildings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work near moving mechanical parts with some risk to shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shift

Days

% Travel Required

0%

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Work Location / Schedule

This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Number of Vacancies

Posting Number

SC0723P

Posting Open Date

09 / 30 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO / Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.

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