Night-Shift Floor Technician

Night-Shift Floor Technician

Department: Facilities Operations - Environmental Services - 410600

Minimum Qualifications
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.-

License/Certification Required


Essential Job Functions

• If employee is assigned to work in a designated security sensitive area, employee is required to undergo an extensive background check under the administration of the ASU Police Department and complete a Security Awareness Training with updates as required.
• Primary duties include extensive floor and carpet cleaning, to include but not limited to: Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, floor scrubbing with neutral cleaning chemicals and floor stripping using an emulsifier.
• Window washing is also a responsibility of this position.
• Position is responsible for inventory tracking of required cleaning materials, supplies and equipment in order to perform duties.
• These inventory / equipment closets will be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. All equipment will be cleaned and maintained after daily use.
• Responsible for filling in for Housekeepers, as needed, to help maintain proper APPA cleanliness ratings.
• Develop and maintain a productive and supportive working relationship with fellow employees, supervisor and customers.
• Recognize potential and current problems in services to a number of different customers. Address and resolve problems daily in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Adhere to administrative policies and procedures in accordance with employee Resource Manual and other state and departmental policies such as reporting to work, use of leave, employee relations.
• Performs daily servicing of all equipment used to insure safety and proper performance.
• Listens to instructions and asks necessary questions to understand how to complete tasks. Will meet with Environmental Services Supervision or Management on a daily basis to ensure proper schedule is followed.
• Listens to co-workers questions and feedback to those questions in order to continue with tasks.
• Asks supervision to explain any directions that remain unclear in order to complete tasks. Provide accurate and concise warehouse requisition forms in order to maintain adequate inventory of all necessities. Give forms to appropriate personnel for processing in a timely manner.
• If working in teams be sure to communicate clearly with team members to complete work.
• Possess valid driver’s license and drive ASU vehicle, as needed.
• Leads by example in the work area by experience and training to overcome problems in the work area.
• Ability to communicate and work together with building occupants to address and solve problems and schedule regular and special floor / cleaning projects.
• Ability to communicate standard operating procedures to new housekeepers as part of the on-boarding process.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Knowledge of floor and upholstery cleaning and housekeeping procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy workload.
• Special certifications may be required.
• Ability to work with all electrical, battery & propane powered equipment, and maintenance on fire extinguishers within Environmental Services.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for customer communication.
• Knowledge, skill and abilities to operate ASU vehicles/equipment with valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assist as trainer for new housekeepers using Environmental Services standard operating procedures and other documents supplied.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer floor maintenance and housekeeping experience in large scale facilities.
• Physical ability to lift moderately heavy materials, equipment and supplies on a daily basis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License in order to drive ASU vehicles, as needed.

Work Schedule/Hours: NIGHT SHIFT WORK HOURS:8-hour workday schedule with primary hours varying within the following time frame: 3:30 pm - 12:00 midnight; Monday through Friday.Weekend work and hours other than normal schedule may be required to accomplish assigned duties. Position is subject to call in, call back or stay over on off schedule hours and weekends should emergencies occur. This position will require weekend work for sporting events and other campus events. This position is also expected to work, as needed, in the event of staffing shortages, sporting events and/or other events on campus that require Building Environmental Service needs. Supervisor assignment may be adjusted based on business/operational need.This position is listed as FIRST CALL to report for any/all Environmental Services emergency situations, as needed.Designated as MANDATORY, this position is expected to be available for work during University emergencies, closings and adverse weather conditions.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $34,971 - $37,753
Closing Date: 3/10/2024

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/44793

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.


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