RugWash Brisbane is a professional rug washing company established in 1957 specialising in the traditional cold-water washing of natural and synthetic fibre rugs. We are currently on the look-out for a suitable candidate to join our small team as a rug washing technician, and to assist in the collection and delivery of rugs from customer’s properties.
This role is suitable for:
a) someone with a history in carpet or rug cleaning who is looking to expand on their existing skill set OR
b) someone who is entering the workforce or looking to change careers and who has a genuine interest in learning the general and technical skills required to become a rug washing technician.
This role will require you to inspect, photograph, measure, vacuum, wash, rinse, dry, spot-treat, brush and roll rugs and identify rug compositions, as well as safely operate specialist machinery and mix and apply chemicals. Role-specific training will be provided; please bring with you a sincere interest in learning.
To successfully fulfil the requirements of this role, you must be:
- Consistently punctual.
- Observant and have terrific attention to detail.
- Able to follow direction.
- Capable of analytical thinking.
- Genuine and consistent in your work ethic.
- Confident in addressing customer queries and complaints.
- Physically fit for the purpose of lifting heavy rugs.
- Accepting of health and safety practices and willing to apply these as required.
- Of an affable disposition, as communication with customers and colleagues in a skilled and friendly manner is vital.
Basic details:
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (occasional Saturday work may be offered).
- Brisbane Southside location – Richlands.
- Current, valid driver’s licence required (auto or manual).
- Weekly pay-cycle.
- Branded polo shirts will be provided as part of your employment. Plain coloured, knee-length shorts or pants and clean sandshoes/sneakers to be provided by you.
Salary offered will be in line with candidate experience. Applicants under the age of 21 will be paid a percentage of the full-time, adult award as per the Cleaning Services Award 2020.
If you believe you are a suitable applicant for this role, please submit your resumé and a brief cover letter.