Grounds and Floor Technician

Capstone On-Campus Management; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management is seeking a Grounds and Floor Technician for Towson University campus locations, including Millennium Hall, Harris Hall, and Tubman House. The role covers cleaning, grounds maintenance, and maintaining building exteriors and common areas.

The position offers an hourly wage of $17.00 to $19.00 and a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, snow removal, salting sidewalks, and assisting maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ground-keeping experience with willingness to learn maintenance tasks.
• Proficient verbal communication.
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Active state driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum hallways, stairs, and office spaces.
• Empty office trash and garbage containers.
• Maintain grounds and clean exterior of the building.
• Shovel snow and spread salt on sidewalks/driveways.
• Assist maintenance/housekeeping staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds-keeping

Cleaning

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Grounds and Floor Technician
Location: Towson University – Millennium Hall, Harris Hall, and Tubman House
Reports to: Facilities Director
Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour and a competitive benefits package
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Grounds and Floor Technician is responsible for all the overall cleanliness and maintenance of grounds, building floor systems, common areas, and exterior of the building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming hallways, stairs, and office space.
• Assists in emptying office space trash and garbage containers.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Cleans snow and debris from the sidewalk.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice or snow buildup.
• Maintains all common areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Removes all trash and refuse from the building.
• Maintains grounds, building common areas, and exterior of the building.
• Assist Maintenance/Housekeeping Staff when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to work overtime during key times of operational demand is necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May drive a property vehicle as needed when performing work related tasks

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Education/Experience Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ground-keeping experience with a willingness to learn maintenance tasks/repairs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Punctual attendance is required.
• Must have an active state driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and navigate up and downstairs.

Other Information

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.