Custodian - Floor Care Specialist - Arapahoe County Government
Centennial, CO
About the Job
Description
The Floor Care Specialist reports directly to the Environmental Services
Manager and functions in a support role for all regions. The Floor Care
Specialist works independently by planning, coordinating and actively
participating in carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, equipment maintenance
and essential custodial projects throughout the County.
The typical work shift for this position will be 4:00pm - 12:30am Monday
through Friday
Duties
* Develops, maintains, and executes carpet cleaning and floor maintenance
schedule in all facilities throughout Arapahoe County.
* Operates equipment to effectively clean carpets per regular cleaning
schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager.
Leads and directs assigned team for carpet cleaning projects and/or oversee
contracted vendors performing work.
* Strip, wax and maintain hard-surface floors as needed throughout Arapahoe
County buildings per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of
the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for strip
& wax projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
* Move furniture and equipment in the line of performing carpet and floor
cleaning projects.
* Oversee/actively participate in custodial projects as assigned by
Environmental Services Manager. Projects could include deep cleaning and
sanitizing of buildings/offices, responding to work requests through Asset
Essentials, installation/maintenance of dispensers used in restroom
facilities and any other projects involving the maintenance and cleaning of
Arapahoe County facilities.
* Maintain equipment and other assets used by the custodial department. This
includes inventory, maintenance & repair, and recommendations for
equipment purchases.
* Report progress on implementation and completion of custodial projects
throughout county facilities. Use Asset Essentials to record and document
progress of all custodial projects.
* Attend/participate in monthly meetings as requested by regional Custodial
Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
* Observe and report maintenance issues that need to be addressed by
maintenance team.
* Give recommendations to Environmental Services Manager on needed carpet
replacement, entrance mat replacement and hard surface floor
repair/replacement needs.
* Keep up to date on new and improved methods for floor cleaning as well as
new chemicals used in the cleaning of floors and carpets. Share pertinent
information with Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
* Train new and current custodians on the operation of equipment used for
carpet cleaning, floor maintenance and restroom deep cleaning.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
* Knowledge of best practices in commercial carpet cleaning and carpet care.
* Knowledge of best practices in commercial floor care including stripping,
waxing and maintenance.
* Familiarity with work order and CMMS software systems (Asset Essentials).
* Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
* Ability to supervise teams and oversee contractors
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to operate carpet extractors, floor buffers, burnishers and
other mechanized cleaning equipment.
* Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule dependent on assigned
projects. Most projects will be performed after normal business hours
requiring overnight shifts with possible weekend work.
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Requirements
Education and Experience:
* High School Diploma or GED.
* At least 2 years of relevant experience in custodial operations.
* At least 1 year of experience in floor care, preferably in a commercial
setting.
* At least 1 year of experience in the operation of mechanized cleaning
equipment.
* The experience can be overlapping.
* ny equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the
requirements of the job may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
* In addition to experience listed above, supervisory experience and/or
experience leading teams and overseeing vendors is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
* Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable
motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
* Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the
ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Post-Employment Requirements:
* Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
* Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System
(CJIS) training.
* Position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for winter
storm and other emergency events and available to work on-call on a rotational
basis including evenings, holidays and weekends.
* Must be able to work nights and weekends on a full-time basis.
* Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Floor Care Specialist reports directly to the Environmental Services
Manager and functions in a support role for all regions. The Floor Care
Specialist works independently by planning, coordinating and actively
participating in carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, equipment maintenance
and essential custodial projects throughout the County.
The typical work shift for this position will be 4:00pm - 12:30am Monday
through Friday
Duties
* Develops, maintains, and executes carpet cleaning and floor maintenance
schedule in all facilities throughout Arapahoe County.
* Operates equipment to effectively clean carpets per regular cleaning
schedule and/or at the direction of the Environmental Services Manager.
Leads and directs assigned team for carpet cleaning projects and/or oversee
contracted vendors performing work.
* Strip, wax and maintain hard-surface floors as needed throughout Arapahoe
County buildings per regular cleaning schedule and/or at the direction of
the Environmental Services Manager. Leads and directs assigned team for strip
& wax projects and/or oversee contracted vendors performing work.
* Move furniture and equipment in the line of performing carpet and floor
cleaning projects.
* Oversee/actively participate in custodial projects as assigned by
Environmental Services Manager. Projects could include deep cleaning and
sanitizing of buildings/offices, responding to work requests through Asset
Essentials, installation/maintenance of dispensers used in restroom
facilities and any other projects involving the maintenance and cleaning of
Arapahoe County facilities.
* Maintain equipment and other assets used by the custodial department. This
includes inventory, maintenance & repair, and recommendations for
equipment purchases.
* Report progress on implementation and completion of custodial projects
throughout county facilities. Use Asset Essentials to record and document
progress of all custodial projects.
* Attend/participate in monthly meetings as requested by regional Custodial
Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
* Observe and report maintenance issues that need to be addressed by
maintenance team.
* Give recommendations to Environmental Services Manager on needed carpet
replacement, entrance mat replacement and hard surface floor
repair/replacement needs.
* Keep up to date on new and improved methods for floor cleaning as well as
new chemicals used in the cleaning of floors and carpets. Share pertinent
information with Custodial Supervisors and Environmental Services Manager.
* Train new and current custodians on the operation of equipment used for
carpet cleaning, floor maintenance and restroom deep cleaning.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
* Knowledge of best practices in commercial carpet cleaning and carpet care.
* Knowledge of best practices in commercial floor care including stripping,
waxing and maintenance.
* Familiarity with work order and CMMS software systems (Asset Essentials).
* Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
* Ability to supervise teams and oversee contractors
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to operate carpet extractors, floor buffers, burnishers and
other mechanized cleaning equipment.
* Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule dependent on assigned
projects. Most projects will be performed after normal business hours
requiring overnight shifts with possible weekend work.
Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
Requirements
Education and Experience:
* High School Diploma or GED.
* At least 2 years of relevant experience in custodial operations.
* At least 1 year of experience in floor care, preferably in a commercial
setting.
* At least 1 year of experience in the operation of mechanized cleaning
equipment.
* The experience can be overlapping.
* ny equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the
requirements of the job may be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
* In addition to experience listed above, supervisory experience and/or
experience leading teams and overseeing vendors is preferred.
Supplemental Information
Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
* Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable
motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
* Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the
ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Post-Employment Requirements:
* Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
* Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System
(CJIS) training.
* Position is deemed essential, and incumbents must be available for winter
storm and other emergency events and available to work on-call on a rotational
basis including evenings, holidays and weekends.
* Must be able to work nights and weekends on a full-time basis.
* Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Source : Arapahoe County Government