Facilities Sanitation Technician II

Delaware Technical Community College

Dover (DE)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a lead Facilities Sanitation Technician I to manage cleaning crews and provide training. The role maintains interior and exterior areas, ensures sanitation standards, and supports student inquiries with a courteous approach.

The incumbent may assist with seasonal snow removal or groundskeeping and must supervise and train new hires while ensuring safe chemical handling and proper use of cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

Leads and trains small groups of Facilities Sanitation Technician I employees.
Under supervision, ensures sanitation standards and safety practices with chemicals and equipment.
Familiar with MSDS in case of chemical incidents.

Responsibilities

Lead worker and oversee small groups of newly hired technicians.
Inspect work quality and enforce safety practices with chemicals/equipment.
Clean and disinfect floors, containers, restrooms, and labs.
Assist with groundskeeping or snow removal as needed.
Interact with students and guide them within the building.

Skills

Training others

Safety procedures

Sanitation knowledge

Equipment operation

Customer/students interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The incumbent serves as a lead worker on a cleaning crew responsible for maintaining buildings in a clean and sanitary condition. Duties include providing training and oversight to newly hired Facilities Sanitation Technician I employees, removing trash, and assisting with seasonal snow removal or groundskeeping. The incumbent also interacts with students and provides courteous assistance with directions and general inquiries.

Salary $31,099 per year

Classification Information

Classification Title

Job Code

Job Code 7039 (FT), 7539 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 05

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 serving as a lead worker in training Facilities Sanitation Technician I's. An incumbent is also responsible 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 serves as a lead worker and provides training to an oversight of small groups of newly hired Facilities Sanitation Technician I's. 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

Serves as a lead worker by providing training to and oversight of small groups of newly hired Facilities Sanitation Technician I's. Inspects the quality of work for part-time Facilities Sanitation Technician I's to ensure that standards are met and safety practices are observed in the use of chemicals and equipment. Uses Material Safety Data Sheets in the event of a chemical accident.
Performs general sanitation 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.
Cleans and waxes floors using equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers and buffers. Uses chemicals safely and appropriately according to prescribed directions.
Cleans trash and waste containers and ensures that recyclable materials are separated from regular trash.
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.
Hangs drapes, cleans windows, cleans desks and cleans chairs in classrooms.
Arranges furniture for special meetings and social functions.
Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles as needed.
May operate motor vehicles, mowers, snow removal equipment, etc.
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 sanitation work.
Ability to train others in sanitation techniques and in safety procedures for chemical handling and sanitation equipment operation.
Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, and other sanitation 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