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Aviation Custodian Floor Technician

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.
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