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Job Title: Floor Technician

Job Description

The Floor Technician maintains clean, safe, and well-presented floors across a university campus by performing floor stripping, buffing, waxing, and general floor care. This role operates floor care equipment, uses cleaning chemicals safely, and delivers courteous customer service while working in common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls.

Responsibilities

• Strip floors using appropriate methods and equipment to remove old finishes and prepare surfaces for refinishing.
• Operate buffing machines and other floor care equipment to buff, polish, and maintain various floor types.
• Apply wax and finishes to floors to achieve a clean, safe, and professional appearance.
• Clean and maintain floors in common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls throughout the university campus.
• Use cleaning chemicals and supplies according to provided procedures and safety guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of equipment and chemicals, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect floors and surrounding areas regularly and identify areas that require additional cleaning or maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Interact professionally and courteously with students, staff, alumni, and other building occupants while performing duties.
• Provide responsive and helpful customer service by addressing questions or concerns related to cleanliness and floor care.
• Report any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply needs to the appropriate contact promptly.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a floor care technician or in a related role, with 2 to 4 years or more of experience preferred.
• Must have proven experience operating a floor buffing machine safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated familiarity with stripping floors and removing old finishes.
• Knowledge of floor care equipment and techniques, including stripping, buffing, waxing, and general floor maintenance.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures when using equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Strong customer service skills and professional presence when interacting with students, staff, and alumni.
• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services environments.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with floor care, such as standing, walking, and operating machinery for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services.
• Experience with floor stripping, floor buffing, and waxing in high-traffic or institutional settings.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a stable, campus-based environment with consistent daytime hours, allowing for a predictable schedule and work-life balance. This role offers the chance to build long-term experience in facilities and environmental services while gaining exposure to a large institutional setting. You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your floor care skills, work with professional equipment, and contribute directly to a clean, safe, and welcoming campus experience for the community.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a university campus and follows a daytime shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You will work across multiple campus locations, including common areas, restrooms, facilities, and dining halls. The role involves regular use of floor care equipment such as buffing machines and related tools, as well as cleaning chemicals and supplies provided on site. The environment is active and customer-facing, with frequent interaction with students, staff, and alumni. Work conditions require being on your feet for most of the shift and performing physical tasks associated with cleaning and floor maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA 23455.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.