Floor Care Specialist King City Gardens - 2.3 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time From $20 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Floor cleaning chemicals Grinding machine operation Auto scrubber for floor cleaning Epoxy surface application Warehouse experience Industrial equipment Concrete grinding Epoxy floor installation Floor waxing Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated, highly skilled, and safety-conscious Floor Care Specialist to join our facilities team. In this role, you will be directly responsible for the maintenance, restoration, and daily upkeep of our extensive polished concrete floors, epoxy-coated surfaces, and diverse hard surface environments. Our facility features vast warehouse and distribution spaces with specialized concrete and resinous finishes, requiring an expert who understands the nuances of heavy-duty floor care, industrial machinery operation, and surface preservation. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on experience in finished concrete polishing, epoxy floor maintenance and care, precise floor striping, and comprehensive hard surface upkeep in large-scale commercial or industrial settings. If you take pride in maintaining pristine, safe, and highly functional industrial flooring, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties Polished Concrete Maintenance:

Operate industrial grinders, burnishers, and automatic scrubbers to maintain, hone, and polish large expanses of concrete flooring. Apply appropriate densifiers, sealers, and guards to protect surfaces from heavy traffic and wear.

Epoxy Floor Care & Upkeep:

Clean, maintain, and protect high-performance epoxy-coated flooring systems. Prevent chemical degradation, manage scratch and scuff removal, utilize neutral cleaners formulated for resinous floors, and coordinate minor surface touch-ups or repairs as needed.

Floor Striping & Line Marking:

Execute precise floor striping, safety zone marking, and aisle delineation using industrial-grade floor paints and epoxy striping equipment to ensure OSHA compliance and facility organization.

Comprehensive Hard Surface Care:

Perform routine and restorative maintenance on various hard surfaces, including VCT (vinyl composition tile), sealed tile, and industrial coatings. Tasks include stripping, scrubbing, sealing, buffing, and burnishing.

Equipment Operation & Upkeep:

Daily operation, inspection, and routine maintenance of heavy industrial floor care machinery, including ride-on sweepers, walk-behind scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, and scarifiers.

Safety & Compliance:

Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), properly handling industrial cleaning chemicals, and ensuring that all walkways and aisles remain hazard- free during active maintenance operations.

Defect Reporting & Inspection:

Regularly inspect warehouse floors for cracking, spalling, joint deterioration, coating peeling, or safety hazards, reporting major issues to facility management for timely remediation. Requirements Qualifications and Requirements Category Requirement Details Experience Minimum of 2 to 3 years of dedicated experience in commercial or industrial floor care, with a demonstrated primary focus on polished concrete, epoxy resinous flooring, and warehouse environments. Core Technical Skills Expert-level proficiency in operating concrete polishing equipment, maintaining and cleaning epoxy floors, diamond pads, chemical treatments, and executing precise floor striping/line marking. Surface Knowledge Extensive working knowledge of finished concrete, epoxy floors, VCT, sealed tile, and other industrial hard flooring materials. Equipment Competency Proven ability to safely operate ride-on industrial scrubbers, sweepers, burnishers, and mechanical strippers. Physical Demands Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach continuously throughout an 8- to 10-hour shift; must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted. Work Environment Comfort working in a fast-paced, large warehouse setting with active material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) and varying ambient temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications Certifications:

Certification from recognized bodies (such as the Concrete Polishing Council or equivalent industry associations) is highly desirable.

Safety Certifications:

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry certification. Forklift /

Lift Certification:

Valid certification to operate warehouse material handling equipment or scissor lifts to support overhead and adjacent maintenance tasks.

What We Offer Competitive Compensation:

$20 per hour starting rate

Comprehensive Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance packages (available for full-time employees).

Paid Time Off:

Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Career Growth:

Opportunities for advancement.