Facilities Sanitation Technician I

Delaware Technical Community College; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 27,657 - 33,803; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a full-time custodian responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary condition. The role involves interacting with students and staff in a courteous manner and assisting with inquiries for directions.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, bathrooms, classrooms, disposing of waste, and basic maintenance such as replacing light bulbs. Seasonal snow removal and groundskeeping may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation methods and chemical use.
• Ability to learn custodial equipment operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow basic instructions.
• Ability to interact professionally with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial tasks to institutional standards.
• Clean floors, restrooms, classrooms; dispose of waste.
• Clean windows, furniture and fixtures; assist with light grounds duties.

Skills

Chemicals knowledge

Custodial procedures

Equipment operation

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ten years formal schooling or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbers

Buffers

Mowers

Job description

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a technical supervisor and is often a member of a cleaning crew responsible for the maintenance of buildings. The incumbent maintains the inside of buildings in a clean and sanitary condition including the removal of trash. The incumbent may also, in season, be called upon to remove snow or assist in the groundskeeping work at the facility. The incumbent interacts frequently with students and is expected to assist them with inquiries for directions within the building in a professional and courteous manner.

Salary $30,730/Annually

Classification Information

Classification Title

Job Code

Job Code 7038 (FT), 7538 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 04

Position Type

Position Type Full-Time

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for maintaining the buildings and outside grounds in a clean and orderly condition and for interacting with students and staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent in this class typically reports to a technical supervisor and is often a member of a cleaning crew responsible for the maintenance of buildings. The incumbent maintains the inside of buildings in a clean and sanitary condition including the removal of trash. The incumbent may also, in season, be called upon to remove snow or assist in the groundskeeping work at the facility. The incumbent interacts frequently with students and is expected to assist them with inquiries for directions within the building in a professional and courteous manner.

Principal Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

1. Performs general custodial work according to institutional sanitation standards. Assists with some groundskeeping and limited maintenance when needed. Interacts frequently with students and assists them with directions and general inquiries.

2. Cleans and waxes floors using equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers and buffers. Uses chemicals safely and appropriately according to prescribed directions.

3. Cleans trash and waste containers and ensures that recyclable materials are separated from regular trash.

4. Cleans kitchen areas, bathroom, and educational laboratories as assigned and keeps areas disinfected. When applicable, disposes of laboratory waste in accordance with waste disposal procedures.

5. Hangs drapes, cleans windows, cleans desks and cleans chairs in classrooms.

6. Arranges furniture for special meetings and social functions.

7. Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.

8. May operate motor vehicles, mowers, snow removal equipment, etc.

9. Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of methods and procedures in use and application of chemicals, solvents, etc.
Ability to learn the materials, methods, and practices used in custodial work.
Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, and other custodial equipment.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions.
Ability to operate and make simple adjustments to housekeeping/grounds equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of ten (10) years formal schooling; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5098PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 07/24/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 07/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• First Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Multi Media

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