Specialty Cleaning Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Title: Specialty Cleaning Technician

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation Range: $19.00 to $20.00 per hour

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Schedule: Full Time

Industry: Commercial Cleaning and Restoration Services

Company Overview

This organization provides specialized commercial cleaning, restoration, environmental cleaning, and technical field services across complex client environments.

The work supports facilities that require advanced cleaning methods, strict safety practices, specialized equipment, and responsive service delivery.

Position Overview: 

The Specialty Technician is responsible for executing advanced, technical, and high-difficulty cleaning 

and restoration services that extend beyond standard janitorial work. This role demands a high level of 

technical competence, mastery of specialized machinery, and strict adherence to environmental safety 

protocols to meet and exceed client expectations. To succeed in this role, you must have a commitment to 

excellence, technical diligence, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely and effectively 

in complex field environments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of quality and precision across specialized cleaning and restoration projects 

• Perform mold remediation, asset demolition support, tactical fire and water damage restoration, and advanced field cleaning tasks 

• Execute environmental deep cleaning, biohazard decontamination, and infectious disease disinfecting protocols using required PPE 

• Set up containment zones and support preliminary air quality testing to maintain site isolation and safety 

• Identify severe odor sources and determine appropriate treatment plans across multiple facility types 

• Operate tri-jet foggers, thermal foggers, ozone treatment machinery, extraction equipment, pressure washing systems, and floor restoration machinery 

• Perform indoor high-pressure extraction and no-touch cleaning to remove severe buildup, calcium, rust, and heavy contaminants 

• Complete outdoor power washing for graffiti removal, organic growth, structural dirt, and other heavy-duty cleaning needs 

• Deliver advanced floor restoration, technical floor maintenance, and specialized fabric, upholstery, rug, sofa, couch, and loveseat care 

• Execute high dusting procedures in high-ceiling commercial environments using safe work practices 

• Manage large-scale property cleanouts, skip clearances, hoarding cleanups, and major post-event trash removal 

• Inspect, operate, and maintain advanced restoration machinery, floor scrubbers, pressure systems, and related equipment 

• Mix, monitor, and manage chemical inventories while following dilution requirements, material compatibility standards, and SDS guidance 

• Communicate professionally with clients, team members, supervisors, facility owners, and field stakeholders 

• Complete technical tasks within assigned timeframes while maintaining quality, safety, and documentation standards 

• Document site issues, structural concerns, hazards, damages, unusual occurrences, completed tasks, checklists, and equipment or chemical usage 

Required Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in heavy-duty commercial restoration, technical pressure washing, mold remediation, environmental cleaning, or a related field 

• Valid Driver’s License required to operate company vehicles and travel to field locations 

• Strong technical aptitude, organizational ability, and attention to detail 

• Ability to follow complex technical instructions, safety charts, chemical handling requirements, and field safety procedures 

• Ability to lift and carry restoration machinery and equipment up to 50 lbs. 

• Ability to wear specialized PPE, including full-face respirators and hazmat suits, for extended periods 

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders or lifts, and perform strenuous physical work for extended periods 

• Willingness to work in high-exposure environments involving chemicals, dust, mold, biohazards, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills 

• Certifications related to restoration, remediation, environmental cleaning, safety, or specialty field services 

• Experience with emergency response work, overnight shifts, on-call schedules, or variable project assignments 

• Experience with specialized cleaning machinery, restoration equipment, pressure systems, odor control equipment, and chemical management