​​Floor Specialist

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Floor Specialist is responsible for cleaning, treating, maintaining, preserving and restoring various flooring surfaces like hardwood, tile, stone, carpet and specialty finishes across three facilities - Campbell Archeology Center (CAC), Bruton Heights Wallace (BHW), and The DeWitt Wallace Museum. This role ensures that all public and back‑of‑house areas meet high standards for appearance, safety, and longevity through specialized, in‑house preventive and corrective maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ Years of experience in commercial or institutional flooring maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.
• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
• May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in housekeeping/general services, museum collections experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance for multiple flooring types, including stone, hardwood, carpet systems, and specialty finishes.
• Implement appropriate care programs for both new and existing floor surfaces to extend service life and prevent damage.
• Maintain high aesthetic and safety standards in public facing and operational areas.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance efforts to minimize wear related issues and reduce long term repair and replacement costs.
• Coordinate flooring maintenance activities across all assigned sites to ensure consistency and quality.
• Use tools, chemicals, and specialized equipment according to safety, conservation, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain familiarity of with current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and other records as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees