Benefits:- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
A floor tech, also known as a floor care technician or a custodian, is an important member of the Indy Fiber team responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of floors in various facilities.
Primary responsibilities of a Floor Tech
The primary duties of a floor tech typically include the following:
- Stripping, waxing, and buffing floors
- Cleaning and sanitizing floors and carpets
- Dusting baseboards, vents, and other surfaces
- Operating floor machines, such as buffers, scrubbers, and carpet extractors
- Maintaining supplies and inventory
- Following safety procedures
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to these primary responsibilities, floor techs are often tasked with performing secondary duties, which may include:
- Cleaning restrooms, lobbies, and other areas
- Emptying trash and recyclable bins
- Responding to requests for technical assistance
- Performing minor maintenance and repairs
- Assisting with moving furniture and equipment
Skills required for the job
The role of a floor tech demands a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. Some of the essential skills are:
- Knowledge of floor care cleaning techniques
- Ability to use floor care equipment correctly and safely
- Attention to detail and organization
- Strong communication and customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Physical stamina and strength
Floor techs deal with a range of challenges daily, including:
- Working in potentially hazardous conditions
- Handling and using hazardous chemicals
- Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene
- Working long and late hours sometimes
- Having schedule flexibility to perform the work when its convenient for the client