Facilities Sanitation Technician II

Delaware Technical Community College; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College is seeking a Facilities Sanitation Technician I with lead-worker responsibilities. The role maintains building cleanliness, trains new staff, and supports groundskeeping and student-facing services across campus facilities.

The incumbent ensures safe chemical handling, operates cleaning equipment, and assists in classrooms and labs. A high school diploma or GED is required with strong interpersonal skills for daily student and staff interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to train others in sanitation techniques and safety procedures.
• Interact professionally with students and staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers by training and oversight of small groups of Facilities Sanitation Technician I staff.
• Perform general sanitation, cleaning of buildings, classrooms, kitchens and labs.
• Clean floors, dispensary areas, restrooms and windows using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
• Assist with groundskeeping and seasonal snow removal as needed.
• Arrange furniture for meetings and events; replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles; operate basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Chemicals handling

Training others

Sanitation procedures

Reading/writing instructions

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbers/Buffers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hours for this position are Monday -Thursday, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Salary $31,099

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

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

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

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 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

High school diploma or GED ; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5190PO

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 10/09/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/20/2026

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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