Traveling Retail Cleaning Technician (Español) - Illinois

Sizemore•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Retail Cleaning Technician provides floor-care and janitorial services at multiple retail store locations throughout Illinois, covering vacations, call-offs, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. The technician performs assigned work according to customer requirements and company schedules, including hard-floor maintenance, carpet care, restroom and grout deep cleaning, and other cleaning and detail work. The role works with limited supervision, collaborates with Building Maintenance team members, and interacts respectfully with customers, store personnel, and the public. Reliable transportation is required. Drive time is paid for travel exceeding 30 minutes, and mileage is reimbursed for travel exceeding 25 miles. The schedule is flexible based on store coverage needs; hours and locations vary weekly and may include nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. The position offers $16.00 per hour and weekly pay on Friday. Continued employment is dependent on passing a criminal background check, a clean motor vehicle record check if driving, employment verification, and pre-employment and random employment drug screens.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED recipient.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions using common sense.
Ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, customers, and store personnel, and to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and also work independently with minimum supervision.
Effective time management to complete required tasks within allotted time.
Strong attention to detail, initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
Ability to follow attendance and punctuality requirements and demonstrate service-minded, professional conduct, patience, tact, enthusiasm, and diplomacy.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in potentially stressful, time-sensitive situations.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, process information accurately and clearly, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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 exercise caution on wet surfaces.
Ability to work nights and/or very early mornings, including holidays, as required by the position.
Required to pass a criminal background check, employment verification, and pre-employment and random employment drug screens; a clean motor vehicle record check is required if driving.

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 and ensure tasks are completed according to customer requirements and expectations.
Perform assignments according to the company schedule and client expectations, along with other general tasks directed by the supervisor.
Maintain hard floors through sweeping, dry and damp mopping, scrubbing, buffing, and spot cleaning.
Maintain carpets through vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting, extracting, and spot cleaning.
Perform waxing, dusting, restroom cleaning, trash removal, window cleaning, and other detail work in areas such as deli and bakery areas, restaurants or cafés, offices, and other covered store areas.
Report to work on time as scheduled and accurately record time worked using phone timekeeping systems.
Use reliable transportation to arrive on time for scheduled shifts and follow schedules to prevent budget overages.
Address cleaning or scope concerns with the onsite store manager as needed or as directed.
Collaborate with other Carlson staff to complete the customer’s scope of work each day.
Operate floor-care machines and cleaning products safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
Keep storage areas organized and supplied, and request needed products through the supervisor.
Follow safety procedures and company policies, including the anti-harassment policy.
Interact respectfully with customers and personnel.
Check that equipment is working and that supplies and equipment, including safety signs, tape, and cones, are available; promptly report equipment problems or shortages to the supervisor.
Follow instructions for specific cleaning projects assigned during each shift.
Report work-related injuries to the supervisor on the date they occur; immediately report falls or other injuries, including those involving customers or store 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 less-experienced Floor Care Technicians with guidance on floor-care and cleaning procedures as needed.
Assist periodically with other duties, including floor stripping.
Identify and implement changes to improve service productivity and efficiency.
Enforce Sizemore policies and procedures as needed and perform additional assigned duties.