Facilities Sanitation Technician I

Delaware Technical Community College; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a diligent Custodian to maintain the interior and surrounding grounds in a clean, orderly condition. You will interact with students and staff professionally and assist with directions within the building.

The role includes cleaning floors with vacuums and scrubbers, handling chemicals safely, disposing of trash, and supporting occasional groundskeeping tasks such as snow removal. Flexibility and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemicals and safety procedures in custodial work.
• Ability to learn custodial methods and operate equipment.
• Ability to read, write and follow basic instructions.
• Completion of ten years of schooling or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial work per sanitation standards and assists with groundskeeping.
• Cleans and waxes floors using vacuums, scrubbers and buffers; uses chemicals safely.
• Cleans trash and separates recyclables.
• Cleans kitchens, bathrooms and labs; disposes of waste per procedures.
• Hangs drapes, cleans windows, desks and chairs in classrooms.
• Arranges furniture for meetings and events.
• Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.
• May operate vehicles and snow removal equipment.

Skills

Chemical handling

Equipment operation

Customer service

Reading & instruction

Education

Ten years of schooling

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Job description

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

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 REG5152PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 08/11/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference
• Certificates

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