Floor Technician Garrison Forest School is seeking a motivated full-time Floor Technician. The Floor Technician will maintain various types of floor surfaces. This person will perform semi-skilled work following established floor cleaning and finishing techniques using and disposing of a variety of cleaning agents. This position is hourly and has an hourly rate range of $18-$20 per hour depending on experience, the exact amount will be discussed during the hiring process. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility for the in depth care of the carpets and hard surface floors throughout the campus facility or facilities assigned during the scheduled shift.
• Maintain knowledge of state of the art cleaning products, equipment, techniques
• Assumes the responsibility of performing the duties of a Housekeeper, when required.
• Vacuum, damp mop and sweep all floors
• Dust and vacuum all furniture as needed
• Spot-check and remove any visible markings on walls or furniture
• Collect and remove all trash from assigned building and place in dumpster
• Collect and remove all recycled materials from assigned building and place in recycle dumpster
• Sanitize all fixtures and surfaces in restroom
• Stock all restrooms with paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, etc.
• Clean all mirrors daily
• Clean all glass in entranceways and doors
• Check carpets and spot clean. Report major cleaning jobs.
• Sanitize desk tops and counters in designated areas
• Dust and wet mop all stairwells
• Report any floor care problems to the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Report any problems to the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Assist other housekeepers and take on fill-in duties as required.
• Perform all duties as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Assistant Director of Plant.

Individuals must be able to work within a highly organized and fast past department; maintain good relation between all members of the department and school community. Meet and maintain a high level of cleaning standards and respond to directions from supervision in a manner that is consistent with professional standards. Qualifications

• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior experience working with various types of floor surfaces.
• Must have the ability to communicate and work well with others.

School Overview:

Garrison Forest School, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is an independent, non-sectarian day and boarding school educating girls in grades K-12, with a coed preschool. GFS offers a national and international boarding program for girls in grades 8-12. Founded in 1910 and set on a stunning 110-acre campus in suburban Owings Mills, Garrison Forest offers a program with a wealth of opportunities in Academics, the Arts, and Athletics. Confident, creative and compassionate, GFS girls are encouraged to be fully engaged within the school and with the local and global community around them as they develop their passions and their own authentic voices in a spirited and joyful environment. Garrison Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or disability in its employment policies and other school administered programs.