Custodian - Floor Care Specialist

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

8d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Floor Care Specialist reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager and supports all regions. Working independently, the specialist plans, coordinates, and participates in carpet cleaning, floor refinishing, equipment maintenance, and other custodial projects throughout Arapahoe County. The role also leads assigned teams, oversees contracted vendors, maintains custodial equipment and assets, documents project progress, and trains custodians on relevant equipment and procedures. The position is designated essential and requires availability for emergency events and rotational on-call work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of relevant custodial operations experience.
At least 1 year of floor-care experience, preferably in a commercial setting.
At least 1 year of experience operating mechanized cleaning equipment; experience requirements may overlap.
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, including 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 based on assigned projects; most projects take place after normal business hours, with possible weekend work.
Must pass pre-employment testing, including an acceptable motor vehicle record and background check.
Must possess a valid Class R Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Must complete fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check.
Must successfully complete bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System training.
Must be available for winter storms and other emergencies, and for rotational on-call work, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to work nights and weekends on a full-time basis.
Work locations and facilities may change based on business need.
Required behavioral competencies: accountability, accessibility, inclusivity, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and/or experience leading teams and overseeing vendors.
Previous custodial and floor-care experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute carpet-cleaning and floor-maintenance schedules for facilities throughout Arapahoe County.
Operate carpet-cleaning equipment according to schedules or as directed by the Environmental Services Manager; lead assigned teams or oversee contractors on carpet-cleaning projects.
Strip, wax, and maintain hard-surface floors as needed; lead assigned teams or oversee contractors on floor-care projects.
Move furniture and equipment while carrying out carpet and floor-cleaning projects.
Oversee or participate in assigned custodial projects, including deep cleaning and sanitizing buildings and offices, responding to Asset Essentials work requests, maintaining restroom dispensers, and other facility cleaning and maintenance projects.
Maintain custodial equipment and assets, including inventory, maintenance, repairs, and recommendations for purchases.
Report and document custodial project progress using Asset Essentials.
Attend and participate in meetings as requested by regional Custodial Supervisors and the Environmental Services Manager.
Observe and report maintenance issues that require attention from the maintenance team.
Recommend carpet replacement, entrance-mat replacement, and hard-surface floor repair or replacement.
Stay informed about improved floor-cleaning methods and chemicals, and share relevant information with Custodial Supervisors and the Environmental Services Manager.
Train new and current custodians in operating equipment for carpet cleaning, floor maintenance, and restroom deep cleaning.