What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Technician position at Messina Floor Maintenance LLC?
Job Summary:
Messina Floor Maintenance is a commercial carpet cleaning and hard-surface restoration company. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Floor Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of various flooring surfaces in commercial and institutional settings. This role requires a strong commitment to quality service and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, strip, buff, polish, and restore various hard-surface floors (VCT, LVT, tile, rubber, concrete, terrazzo, etc.)
- Clean, pre-treatment and extraction of carpet
- Work on specialty floor systems such as Forbo, Nora, rubber flooring, etc.
- Apply sealants, coatings, finishes, and protective treatments
- Operate and maintain floor-care machinery: buffers, scrubbers, burnishers, extractors, etc.
- Inspect surfaces to determine best cleaning or restoration method
- Move furniture (when needed) to access floor areas, then return furnishings
- Maintain inventories of supplies and chemical usage
- Keep equipment clean, well-maintained, and in safe working order
- Maintain accurate logs, checklists, or reports of work performed
- Follow all safety, chemical handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols
- Travel to different job sites
- Assist with light cleaning or maintenance tasks as needed
Skill Requirements
- Knowledge of floor care techniques: stripping, waxing, sealing, buffing, polishing, and burnishing
- Proficiency with floor-cleaning equipment: auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, burnishers, carpet shampooers, vacuums, and polishers
- Ability to clean and restore multiple floor types:
- Carpet (cleaning, extraction, spot treatment)
- VCT & LVT (stripping, waxing, sealing)
- Tile & grout (deep cleaning, sealing)
- Rubber, Forbo, Nora, specialty resilient flooring
- Terrazzo and concrete (grinding, polishing, sealing)
- Understanding of chemical handling and mixing (including safe use of solvents, strippers, and sealants)
- Strong attention to detail to ensure quality finishes and prevent surface damage
- Physical stamina: ability to lift/move equipment and furniture, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods
- Time management and ability to complete jobs efficiently under deadlines
- Problem-solving for stains, surface damage, or unexpected job-site conditions
- Communication skills for working with team members, supervisors, and sometimes clients
- Basic record-keeping (logging tasks, tracking supplies, reporting issues)
- Knowledge of safety procedures and use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:
- Certification in floor-care or restoration techniques
- Experience specifically with terrazzo, concrete polishing, or specialty systems (Nora, Forbo)
- Experience in commercial/industrial settings
- Knowledge of best practices in green cleaning or eco-friendly products
Additional things to take note of:
Messina Floor Maintenance operates in a job-shop type environment; and applicants with experience at multiple job sites performing different processes (carpet cleaning at one site, buffing at another, etc) will be weighed more than an applicant at a "homebase" location.
Additional wage compensation will also be considered if the applicant is certified (and still valid) in carpet cleaning technique or has taken hard surface preventative maintenance classes or training recently.
Messina Floor Maintenance works closely with SEIU Local 1. This is a service employee union and after ninety days of full-time employment the hire will be transferred into the union which carry additional benefits such as health insurance, help with college, etc.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.75 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Union benefits
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20