Waxer / Buffer

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

Specializes in maintaining floors through skilled waxing, stripping, buffing, and polishing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strip, wax, buff, and refinish hard‑surface floors.
• Operate floor machines, burnishers, and auto‑scrubbers.
• Perform spot repairs to extend floor life.
• Follow proper chemical handling and safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience in floor care preferred (commercial or industrial).
• Ability to safely operate commercial floor machines.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, dilution, and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport equipment and furniture as needed.
• Ability to lift, bend, walk, stand, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow a cleaning schedule.
• Reliability and consistent attendance.
• Ability to retain or obtain a background/security clearance commensurate with the position.
• Ability to work independently while consistently adhering to all safety and security policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors with some potential risks to safety and health hazards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods.

Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.

Must be able to work around food and cleaning products

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.