About this role
Location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 20.13 USD Hourly Work Shift:
Job Description
Responsibilities Position Summary
The Floor Technician is responsible for the deep cleaning, restoration, and ongoing maintenance of all hard-surface and carpeted flooring throughout assigned areas at FLL. This is a specialized janitorial role focused on stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, and refinishing floors to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment. Work is performed on assigned shifts, often overnight or during low-traffic periods, and may span terminal, office, restroom, break room, and back-of-house spaces, including secured and airside areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Strip, seal, wax, and buff hard-surface floors (VCT, tile, concrete, terrazzo, etc.) using floor machines and appropriate chemicals. • Shampoo, extract, spot-treat, and dry carpeted areas. • Operate and maintain floor care equipment: auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, and wet/dry vacuums. • Move and return furniture as needed to access floor areas. • Mix and apply cleaning chemicals safely and according to label and SDS instructions. • Set out wet-floor signage and follow all safety protocols to protect the public and staff. • Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met. • Perform general janitorial duties as assigned when not on floor projects. • Report equipment malfunctions, supply needs, and safety hazards to the supervisor. • Maintain a clean, organized equipment and supply storage area. • Comply with all airport, TSA, and company security requirements while working in secured areas.
Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. • 1+ year of commercial floor care experience preferred (stripping, waxing, carpet care). • Working knowledge of floor care chemicals, equipment, and safe operating procedures. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge, including passing a TSA Security Threat Assessment and a 10-year criminal history records check (CHRC). • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for the duration of the shift. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull floor equipment. • Ability to work overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled. • Comfortable working around cleaning chemicals and wet surfaces.
• Working Conditions • Work performed indoors in a high-traffic airport environment, including secured/airside areas. • Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise from equipment, and variable temperatures. • SIDA badge required; candidate must clear all badging and security requirements before working in restricted areas.