Traveling Retail Cleaning Technician (Español) - North & Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Minnesota

Sizemore•East Lake, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Retail Cleaning Technician (Floater) supports multiple retail store locations throughout North and Metro Minnesota, providing coverage for vacations, call-offs, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. The role performs floor maintenance on hard surfaces and carpet, including waxing, buffing, spot cleaning, extraction, and deep cleaning restrooms and grout. The technician provides cleaning services at client locations under limited supervision and collaborates with other Building Maintenance team members while interacting respectfully with customers, store personnel, and the public. The schedule is flexible based on store coverage needs; hours and locations vary weekly and may include nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Travel throughout North and Metro Minnesota is required, and reliable transportation is necessary. Drive time for travel exceeding 30 minutes is paid, and mileage for travel exceeding 25 miles is reimbursed. Pay is $18.00 per hour, paid weekly on Friday. Employment is contingent on required background, driving-record, employment-verification, and drug-screen checks. Continued employment also requires adherence to company policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED recipient.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable transportation to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions using common sense.
Ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, customers, and store personnel and work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and also work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks within the allotted time.
Attention to detail, initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving, prioritization, and ability to multitask under pressure in time-sensitive situations.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and process information accurately and clearly.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet attendance and punctuality expectations for time-sensitive customer needs and demonstrate professional conduct, patience, tact, enthusiasm, and diplomacy.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, employment verification, and pre-employment and random employment drug screens; a clean motor vehicle record is required if driving.
Ability to regularly lift 45 pounds, push and pull floor-cleaning equipment over concrete, tile, and carpet, and perform janitorial floor-care tasks requiring physical strength and stamina.
Ability to work with a variety of cleaning products and use caution on wet surfaces.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Some cleaning experience is preferred but not required.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Cover multiple locations within the designated district.
Refer to each location’s daily task list to ensure assigned daily work meets customer requirements and expectations.
Perform assignments according to the company schedule and client expectations, as well as other tasks directed by the supervisor.
Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, and spot-clean hard floors; maintain carpets by vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting, extracting, and spot-cleaning.
Perform other cleaning and detail work, including waxing, dusting, restroom cleaning, trash removal, window cleaning, and cleaning deli, bakery, restaurant or café, office, and other in-scope areas.
Report to work on time as scheduled and accurately record work time through phone timekeeping systems.
Maintain reliable transportation and follow the schedule to prevent budget overages.
Address cleaning or scope concerns with the onsite store manager as needed or directed.
Collaborate with Carlson staff to perform the customer’s daily scope of work.
Operate floor-care machines and cleaning products safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
Keep the storage area organized and supplied, and request needed products through the supervisor.
Follow safety requirements, procedures, and company policies, including the anti-harassment policy.
Interact respectfully with customers and personnel.
Check that equipment works and required materials are available, including safety signs, tape, and cones; promptly report equipment problems or shortages to the supervisor.
Follow instructions for specific cleaning projects assigned for each shift.
Report work-related injuries on the date they occur and immediately report falls or other injuries, including those involving store customers or personnel, to the supervisor and onsite store manager.
Immediately report store damage to the supervisor and clean it up as needed.
After training in floor waxing and products, the Lead Technician assumes sole responsibility for applying wax.
Provide guidance on floor-care and cleaning procedures to less-experienced Floor Care Technicians as needed.
Assist periodically with other duties, including floor stripping.
Identify and implement changes that improve productivity and service efficiency.
Enforce Sizemore policies and procedures as needed and perform additional assigned duties.