Floor Tech/Waxer (Maintenance)

Merchants Building Maintenance•Berkeley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Merchants Building Maintenance is a reliable, responsive commercial cleaning company that has grown to become one of the largest providers in the Southwestern US. Our Mission is to excel in all that we do for our customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve by continuously improving the quality and value of our services. We foster a family atmosphere and are proud to treat everyone on our staff like family. We are a certified woman-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Previous janitorial, utility, floor care, or custodial experience preferred.
Experience operating floor care equipment is preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
Reliable transportation required.
Ability to lift and carry 20+ pounds regularly throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Dependable attendance and punctuality required.
Open and flexible availability required.
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing job assignments.
Must maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.
This role requires strong attention to detail, time management skills, physical stamina, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining high cleaning and floor care standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous janitorial, utility, floor care, or custodial experience
Experience operating floor care equipment

Responsibilities

Performing routine and deep cleaning services for commercial facilities, offices, restrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
Providing floor care services including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, stripping, waxing, burnishing, carpet shampooing, and extraction.
Operating floor machines, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, vacuums, and other janitorial equipment safely and effectively.
Assisting with special cleaning projects, emergency cleanups, spill response, and water extraction services as needed.
Loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials between job sites.
Driving company or personal vehicles to various service locations while maintaining a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling equipment and supplies weighing 20 pounds or more on a regular basis.
Setting up and breaking down equipment for floor care and specialty cleaning services.
Following all company safety procedures, site-specific protocols, and OSHA guidelines.
Reporting maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged equipment, or supply shortages to supervisors promptly.
Maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and quality workmanship while working independently or as part of a team.
Demonstrating open availability, including the ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency response assignments as required by operational needs.