What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Care Technician position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Reporting to the Floor Care Working Supervisor, the Floor Care Technician is a member of the overnight floor care team and provides scheduled service for public areas within Administrative and General Assignment buildings. Duties may include, but not limited to scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing hard surface floors, carpet maintenance and restoration, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual custodial services situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment, vehicle, and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events.
Position is designated Emergency Personnel and requires employees to report to work during emergencies, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00PM - 6:30AM
Required Qualifications
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
34,320 plus $2,080 Shift Differential
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 23, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.eduduring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Reporting to the Floor Care Working Supervisor, the Floor Care Technician is a member of the overnight floor care team and provides scheduled service for public areas within Administrative and General Assignment buildings. Duties may include, but not limited to scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing hard surface floors, carpet maintenance and restoration, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual custodial services situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment, vehicle, and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events.
Position is designated Emergency Personnel and requires employees to report to work during emergencies, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00PM - 6:30AM
Required Qualifications
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, and properly use or learn to use all chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
- Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, reach (including reaching above the head to dust), push/pull, perform repetitive motion, twist, and shovel snow. - Must be able to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
- Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
- Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
- Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
- Must be capable of working independently without close supervision.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
- This position is designated Emergency Personnel, and requires employees to report to work during emergencies, closings, and per supervisor's instructions.
- Knowledge and experience with various floor types and floor care methods and procedures
- Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
- Knowledge and experience with various floor types and floor care method.
- Floor care experience in an institutional or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality (hotel/motel), commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities, etc.).
- Floor care experience working in an educational environment (such as universities/college, school systems, etc.).
- Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
34,320 plus $2,080 Shift Differential
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 23, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.eduduring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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