Building Services Technician (Academic Buildings)

Calvin University; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvin University is seeking a Building Services Technician for Residential facilities. The role focuses on cleaning, safety, and functionality of housing areas and may assist with academic buildings during peak seasons.

You will clean public spaces, restrooms, and assist with special cleaning projects while maintaining inventory and reporting equipment issues. The position emphasizes teamwork, on-call readiness, and commitment to the university’s faith-based mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A one-year college/technical school certificate is beneficial.
• No prior experience required; commercial cleaning experience is helpful.
• Multiple years of on-the-job training or apprenticeship in custodial work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean public areas by trash removal, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and glass cleaning.
• Sanitize restrooms by mopping floors, cleaning fixtures, restocking supplies, and trash removal.
• Respond to work orders for special cleaning requests and assist with project-based cleaning tasks.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and maintain equipment; report damaged items.
• Assist colleagues and respond to inquiries to demonstrate service excellence and teamwork.
• This position does not supervise other employees.
• Demonstrate commitment to Calvin's faith-based mission and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Emergency on-call

Basic communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year college/technical certificate

Job description

Position Summary:

The Building Services Technician Residential is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of assigned residential buildings. This role ensures a welcoming environment for students by performing cleaning and maintenance tasks across public areas, in residential spaces.

This position may also assist with academic buildings during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Areas Maintenance:

• Clean public areas by emptying trash, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning glass to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and safety.

Restroom Cleaning:

• Sanitize restrooms by mopping floors, cleaning fixtures, restocking supplies, and emptying trash to maintain hygiene and ensure adequate supplies at all times.

Special Requests & Projects:

• Respond to work orders for special office cleaning requests and assist with project-based cleaning tasks such as stripping and refinishing floors or carpet extraction.

Inventory & Equipment Maintenance:

• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability as needed.
• Clean and care for equipment, reporting any damaged or missing tools to the supervisor promptly.

Teamwork & Service Excellence:

• Offer assistance to colleagues or respond to inquiries to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement in custodial services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise other employees.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required. A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is beneficial.
  • No prior experience required, although commercial cleaning experience is helpful.
  • Multiple years of on-the-job training or apprenticeship in custodial work is preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Willingness to be on call during emergencies.
  • Basic communication skills, including reading, speaking, listening, and writing.
  • Attention to detail in following cleaning procedures and instructions.

FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT

• Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.