Job description
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.