Professional Carpet Cleaning Technician

• 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.
  
  

• 1–2 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 driver's 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