Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Technician

Tough, messy cleaning at a commercial kitchen in Sandton, paid better than ordinary cleaning. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Run a high-pressure washer on grease, oil and slurry build-up
• Lock out machines before cleaning, as the safety file requires
• Foam, scrub and rinse walls, floors and conveyors with approved chemicals
• Shampoo carpets and upholstery with an extraction machine
• Clear builders' dust, paint and cement off floors and windows after construction
• Test sanitiser strength with test strips and record the reading
• Clean drains and grease traps in commercial kitchens

• Able to pass a medical fitness check for plant work
• Willing to work nights and weekends when plants shut down
• Grade 10 or better; you must read chemical labels and safety data sheets
• Physically strong for wet, heavy work
• Respect for chemical safety and PPE

• Night-shift and standby allowances
• Full PPE: waterproof suits, boots, goggles and respirators
• Paid training on machines and chemicals

• If you hold a heights or rope access ticket, attach it. It can double what you earn in this line of work.
• Put the machines and chemicals you have used at the top of your CV. Industrial cleaning companies hire on skills, not just willingness.