Facilities Sanitation Technician I

Delaware Technical Community College; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College in Newark, DE is seeking an incumbent custodian to maintain the interiors and grounds in a clean, sanitary condition while engaging with students and staff in a professional and courteous manner.

The role includes cleaning floors, trash removal, assisting with groundskeeping, and responding to inquiries. You will operate vacuums, scrubbers, and buffers, apply cleaning chemicals safely, and assist with light maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of ten years formal schooling or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to learn and apply custodial methods, materials, and practices.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment (vacuums, scrubbers, buffers) and perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial work following sanitation standards.
• Clean floors and dispose of trash; separate recyclables.
• Clean kitchens, bathrooms, and laboratories; manage waste disposal.
• H hang drapes, clean windows, desks, and chairs in classrooms.
• Assist with light groundskeeping and arrange furniture for events.

Skills

Chemicals handling

Custodial techniques

Equipment operation

Basic repairs

Reading & writing

Grounds equipment use

Education

Ten years formal schooling

Tools

Vacuums

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

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 REG5194PO

Open Date

Open Date 10/16/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• First Letter of Reference
• Second Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

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

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