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Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.  

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

About the Position

The Floor Specialist is responsible for cleaning, treating, maintaining, preserving and restoring various flooring surfaces like hardwood, tile, stone, carpet and specialty finishes across three facilities - Campbell Archeology Center (CAC), Bruton Heights Wallace (BHW), and The DeWitt Wallace Museum. This role ensures that all public and backofhouse areas meet high standards for appearance, safety, and longevity through specialized, inhouse preventive and corrective maintenance.  

Main Duties:  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

•  Perform routine and specialized maintenance for multiple flooring types, including stone, hardwood, carpet systems, and specialty finishes. 
• Implement appropriate care programs for both new and existing floor surfaces to extend service life and prevent damage. 
•  Maintain high aesthetic and safety standards in public facing and operational areas. 
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance efforts to minimize wear related issues and reduce long term repair and replacement costs. 
• Coordinate flooring maintenance activities across all assigned sites to ensure consistency and quality. 
• Use tools, chemicals, and specialized equipment according to safety, conservation, and manufacturer guidelines.  
•  Maintain familiarity of with current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and other records as required. 
• Perform other duties as required.   

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor. 

This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 5+ Years of experience in commercial or institutional flooring maintenance. 
 

Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.  

• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment 
• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months 
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months 
• May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 • Experience in housekeeping/general services, museum collections experience.  

Key Skills / Competencies: 

• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and to learn essential software use for email, scheduling and other communication. 
• Ability to read and understand directions on cleaning supplies and chemicals. 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Ability to make best use of time and limited resources, using facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies efficiently, effectively and with reasonable and appropriate care. 
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned, up to an eight hour shift. 

 •Ability to work independently and as part of a facilities or cross-functional teams.  
• Knowledge of proper care techniques for multiple flooring materials and finishes. 
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality standards. 

Physical and Environmental Demands: 

Stand: Constantly 
Walk: Constantly 
Sit: Occasionally 
Use hands/fingers: Constantly 
Climb or balance: Frequently 
Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Frequently 
Reach with hands/arms: Constantly 
Talk or hear: Constantly 
Lifting up to 10 lbs: Constantly 
Lifting up to 25 lbs: Constantly 
Lifting up to 50 lbs (with assistance): Occasionally 
Lifting up to 100 lbs (with assistance): Rarely 
More than 100 lbs (with assistance): Rarely 
Wet/humid conditions: Rarely 
Work near moving mechanical parts: Occasionally 
Fumes/airborne particles: Frequently 
Extreme cold: Rarely 
Extreme heat: Rarely 

 Typical Work Schedule: 

40 hours a week, full time.  7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, alternating weekends.  Some late events throughout the year., some overnight floor treatment will be required.  

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role. 

Range: $22.74 to $34.09