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Floor Technician

SBM Management · Edwardsville, IL · $15.00–$16.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You may be asked to fill in on custodial, recycle or maintenance work during staff shortages. How do you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible about covering other roles, which the posting lists as part of the job.

Tell me about a time you were proud of the quality of your work.

What they are checking: Whether they care about results, since floors are one of the most visible signs of a clean building.

How do you work with a team on a big floor project so it gets done on time?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate well with others on shared tasks, which the posting stresses.

What would you do

How do you keep people from slipping while you work on a floor in a busy building?

What they are checking: Whether they block off areas and use wet floor signs every time, since slips are the main risk.

A customer wants a hallway finished tonight, but you know the finish needs more drying time before people walk on it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the quality and safety of the work and tell their lead instead of rushing.

About the work

Walk me through how you strip and wax a floor, from setting up to letting it cure.

What they are checking: Whether they know the full sequence, including signage, stripper dwell time, rinsing and thin coats of finish.

What is the difference between buffing and burnishing, and when would you do each?

What they are checking: Whether they have real floor care knowledge and can match the method and machine to the floor.

Which floor machines have you run, and how do you check them before you start?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely operate motorized equipment and catch cord, pad or battery problems early.

You finish a floor and the finish looks streaky or cloudy. What might have gone wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they can troubleshoot common causes like leftover stripper, dirty mops or coats too thick.

What protective equipment do you wear when stripping a floor, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they know stripper chemicals need gloves, eye protection and non-slip shoes.

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The full job description

As published by SBM Management.

Title: Floor Technician Job Description: Job Overview The Floor Technician will be responsible for safely performing assigned floor care functions based on standards and procedures, performs environmental services as needed, and performs floor care such as waxing, stripping, buffing, and other contractual duties according to regulations. Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned • Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures. Stop at risk behaviors in others and self • Work with other employees in a team to complete assignments • Perform repetitive tasks • Maintain clean work area • Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules • Take direction and respond to supervision • Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner • Fill in during staff shortages, such as in custodial, recycle, or maintenance • Support shift lead in completing punch-list items • Use proper personal protective equipment that is required for assigned tasks • Present a professional appearance and conduct • Understand customer service and satisfaction. • Understand reporting systems, and of the environment • Operate motorized cleaning equipment • Maintain daily upkeep of assigned area • Perform cleaning and maintenance of all floors: tile, carpet , and brick flooring • Complete work assignments in a timely manner • Utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure • Use and maintain equipment properly • Operate and maintain all equipment correctly and safely • Always observe safety precautions, using safety signs “wet floor” • Ability to work without normal supervision • Report safety hazards as appropriate Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Education and/ or Experience: No education requirement 6 mo-1 year experience preferred: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: May be required to have a valid driver’s license Complete all safety and task training certification May be required to be forklift certified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents Strong verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment and willing to share with team Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Physical Demands & Work Environment • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Shifts and Compensation Wed-Sat:7:30am-6pm $15.00-$16.00 per hour Benefits: SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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