Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician
Capitol Heights, MD - USA
Job Summary
- Bonus based on performance
- Company car
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
Location: Greater Landover / Prince Georges County Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00$22.00 per hour based on experience
Experience Required: 12 years preferred
- Perform professional carpet cleaning in residential and commercial properties.
- Inspect carpet before cleaning and determine the appropriate cleaning method.
- Identify common carpet fibers and construction types including nylon polyester olefin/polypropylene wool blends Berber cut-pile loop-pile and commercial glue-down carpeting.
- Recognize carpet conditions that may require special treatment or precautions.
- Pre-vacuum pre-condition agitate extract rinse spot-treat groom and properly dry carpet as needed.
- Perform hot-water extraction/steam cleaning using professional equipment.
- Operate portable extractors carpet wands rotary equipment CRB machines upholstery tools wet vacuums air movers and related professional cleaning equipment.
- Properly mix and apply cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions.
- Understand basic pH principles and select appropriate cleaners rinses spotters and treatments.
- Identify and treat common stains such as food beverages grease soil pet stains urine ink gum and other contaminants.
- Perform colorfastness and material testing when necessary before applying chemicals.
- Avoid over-wetting fiber damage dye bleeding browning shrinkage and other preventable cleaning problems.
- Clean stairs hallways common areas offices apartments homes and commercial facilities.
- Move light furniture when necessary and return the work area to an orderly condition.
- Protect walls floors furniture baseboards and customer belongings while performing services.
- Set up air movers or other drying equipment when appropriate.
- Perform upholstery cleaning when trained and assigned.
- Complete before-and-after documentation and photographs when required.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding cleaning expectations stains damage and recommended services.
- Maintain a clean and organized company vehicle and work area.
- Clean inspect and maintain hoses wands extractors sprayers filters brushes cords and other equipment after use.
- Report equipment problems or maintenance needs promptly.
- Follow PuroClean safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Assist with other cleaning or restoration services when needed.
- 12 years of professional carpet-cleaning experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with professional carpet-cleaning and extraction equipment.
- Knowledge of carpet fibers textures cleaning methods stains and cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to determine when a carpet or textile requires special treatment.
- Ability to operate equipment safely and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Dependable attendance and ability to arrive at jobs on time.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Ability to follow written work orders and verbal instructions.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for positions requiring operation of a company vehicle.
- Ability to pass employment screening required for the position and applicable customer or contract sites.
- Lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
- Bend kneel reach pull push and stand for extended periods.
- Carry equipment up and down stairs.
- Handle hoses and professional cleaning equipment.
- Work in occupied and unoccupied residential and commercial properties.
- Safely use required PPE and cleaning products.
- Early-morning assignments
- Evening or night work
- Weekend work
- Commercial projects outside normal business hours
- Emergency or restoration-related assignments
- Commercial floor cleaning
- Upholstery cleaning
- Water damage restoration
- Structural drying
- Fire and smoke cleaning
- Odor control
- Mold remediation
- Contents cleaning
- Commercial and government facility cleaning
- Restoration Technician / Lead Technician positions
Flexible work from home options available.
With over 500 locations across North America and Canada PuroClean is leading the industry in emergency property restoration services by helping families and businesses overcome the devastating setbacks caused by water fire mold biohazard and other conditions resulting in property damage. We operate with a servant-based leadership mindset and seek to create an environment where our team members can grow both professionally and spiritually through serving our customers communities and each other.
Culture is very important to us. We want to make sure that we are the right fit for YOU!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to PuroClean Corporate.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
PuroClean helps families and businesses overcome setbacks caused by water, fire, mold and other property damage. Find your local office here!