About The Position

The Traveling Retail Cleaning Technician, also referred to as a Floater, provides cleaning and floor-care coverage at multiple retail store locations throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin. Coverage is provided 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 restroom and grout deep cleaning, along with other janitorial work. The technician works under limited supervision, collaborates with other building maintenance team members, and interacts respectfully with customers, store personnel, and the public. Reliable transportation is required. The schedule is flexible based on coverage needs; hours and locations vary weekly and may include nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Travel is required, with paid drive time for travel exceeding 30 minutes and mileage reimbursement for travel exceeding 25 miles. The position pays $18.00 per hour, with weekly pay on Friday. The employer offers training and career-growth opportunities. 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 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 to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment.
  • Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to manage time, meet attendance and punctuality expectations, and complete tasks within allotted time.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, initiative, and sound judgment, including the ability to prioritize and solve problems.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure in potentially stressful, time-sensitive situations.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and process information accurately and clearly.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Commitment to service and professionalism, with patience, tact, enthusiasm, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to work nights and/or very early mornings, including holidays, as the position requires.
  • 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.
  • Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check, employment verification, pre-employment and random employment drug screens, and a clean motor vehicle record check 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 to ensure required tasks meet customer requirements and expectations.
  • Perform assignments according to the company schedule and client expectations, and complete other general tasks as directed by the supervisor.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, and spot-clean hard floors.
  • Maintain carpets through vacuuming, shampooing, bonnet cleaning, extraction, and spot cleaning.
  • Perform waxing, dusting, restroom cleaning, trash removal, window cleaning, and other cleaning and detail work in areas such as deli and bakery areas, restaurants or cafés, offices, and other store areas within the scope of work.
  • Report to work as scheduled and on time, accurately record work time using phone timekeeping systems, and follow the schedule to prevent budget overruns.
  • Address cleaning or scope concerns with the onsite store manager as needed or directed.
  • Work with other Carlson staff to carry out 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 operational and that necessary materials 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 for each shift.
  • Report work-related injuries to the supervisor on the date they occur; promptly 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 receiving training on 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.
  • Periodically assist with other duties, including floor stripping.
  • Promote continual improvement by identifying and implementing changes to increase productivity and service efficiency.
  • Enforce Sizemore policies and procedures as needed and perform additional assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) plans
  • Voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) services
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Weekly pay on Friday
  • Paid drive time for travel exceeding 30 minutes
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel exceeding 25 miles
  • Training and career-growth opportunities
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