Senior Floor Technician (2Nd Shift)

Department Number/Name: 0-0254-001 / Building Services & Vending
College Division: Administrative Services-Physical Plant
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 6537 / Sr Floor Technician
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $19.80 per hour / $41,184 per year - Plus Shift Differential

Position Number: 00006235

This position is for 2nd Shift from 3:30 pm to Midnight Monday-Friday

Essential personnel are generally defined as employees critical to ensure the operations of essential functions of the department. Additionally, on a case-by-case basis, staff members may be designated as essential by management based on the nature of the emergency and/or the availability of other personnel. Individuals identified as essential personnel, may be expected to be on-site regardless of the employee's normal work schedule. In Services, the Grounds and Custodial staff are determined as essential.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF's Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. This team delivers essential services across USF's multiple campuses and locations that together total 11 sites, 1,646 acres, 350 buildings, and 12.8 million gross square feet. With responsibilities that include land use and planning, construction and development, maintenance and utilities, custodial and grounds services, parking and the Bull Runner bus system, environmental health and safety, university police, and emergency management; the OAS team has a wide-reaching impact that touches nearly every aspect of the University of South Florida community in support of the university's mission and strategic plan.

On USF's Tampa campus, the OAS team performs a broad scope of services that includes processing and completing over 45,000 work orders annually, providing custodial and maintenance services for 83 buildings totaling 4.5 million square feet, managing over 350 construction and renovation projects each year, providing utilities services for 350 buildings totaling 12.8 million square feet, maintaining 20,500 parking spaces across 93 surface lots and 4 garages, operation and maintenance of a fleet of 26 buses, and performing grounds care of 500 acres of space.
OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of our team members!
The Facilities Services Department is responsible for custodial services, grounds and landscaping, maintenance, repair of university vehicles, waste management and recycling, and the operation of the USF Post Office.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Senior Floor Technician leads a team of Floor Technicians responsible for maintaining the overall appearance and good condition of floors and other surfaces by performing daily project assignments and daily cleaning and maintenance of hard floors, carpets, and other surfaces throughout multiple buildings on campus that are consistent with organization standards. The assignment areas include but are not limited to Faculty/Staff offices, clinical space and patient rooms, classrooms, corridors, waiting areas, labs, auditoriums, and recreation center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily responsibilities include but are not restricted to, assess the daily needs of the Floor Technician crew and the cleaning project schedule and assignments. Distribute work amongst crew members as instructed by the supervisor. Inspect completed work and assess areas needing floor care maintenance. Move furniture, perform tasks, and reset furniture when work is complete. Perform cleaning tasks such as dust mopping, cleaning, auto scrubbing, and burnishing floors. Strip, wax, and refinish floors. Deep clean and sanitize restrooms by using a KAIVAC machine or similar equipment. Scrub tiles in restrooms and other areas. Deep clean all surfaces in buildings from top to bottom using appropriate equipment and cleaning supplies. Clean and store equipment after each usage.
Lead and engage a team of Floor Technicians to ensure the completion of assigned tasks. Collaborate with the supervisor and effectively use resources and information such as work schedules, procedures, and work orders to accomplish all daily assignments.
Operate motorized vehicle to transport equipment, tools, and supplies that are used to perform daily assignments.
Report and escalate all issues, including broken equipment and inefficiencies. Ensure the use of chemicals and equipment is consistent with established safety standards and practices. Perform tasks and assignments within the established time frame and ensure that the quality of work meets applicable guidelines.
Follow the overall sequencing of assigned tasks and recognize the potential of teamwork and the importance of working efficiently.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires completion of the 9th grade and one to two years of cleaning/custodial experience. A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.
PREFERRED:
This role requires candidates to possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion, along with a minimum of 2-5 years of work experience in healthcare, commercial, or education environments, utilizing diverse floor cleaning equipment. Leadership skills are essential, and candidates should be capable of leading a team. Proficiency in demonstrating Floor Technician experience is a must.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate In English. Experience leading a team. Experience in floor care and using floor care equipment. Ability to follow instructions and guidelines when operating equipment and motorized vehicles and follow manufacturer's instructions and recommendations when using and diluting chemicals. Follow established deadlines and ability to work under pressure. This job will require physical abilities such as lifting machines, pushing/pulling machines, manual dexterity, using your legs and arms, and squatting and standing for long periods of time to perform the essential functions of this job.