Floor/utility Technician

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Under general supervision the Floor/Utility Technician is responsible for the cleaning and restoring of tile, carpet and other flooring surfaces. Employees in this job class perform stripping, waxing, scrubbing, buffing, carpet cleaning and other restorative tasks for assigned areas. This job class requires knowledge of floor care equipment, materials, procedures and the ability perform quality work in a safe manner at all times.

Typical duties include:

• Schedule required or requested floor tasks with supervisor or lead
• Inspect and prepare necessary equipment and chemicals required for scheduled procedures
• Complete necessary floor tasks, followed by a quality review of project
• Properly secure all equipment at completion of tasks
• Request necessary repairs, install local out tag when required
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• One year of custodial work experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment
• Ability to learn to use specialized departmental equipment including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter data/retrieve data
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships
• Demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills

Physical requirements:

• Maneuver in and around the worksite
• Stand and walk
• Bend, kneel, reach, and stoop
• Lift boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Push or pull objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasp both small & large objects
• Climb ladders and/or step stools

Work environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer's location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base
• Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.