Maintenance Technician/Custodian (Ashe Campus)

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Custodian for the Ashe Campus. This full-time position reports to the Dean and encompasses cleaning, minor maintenance, and preventive upkeep of facilities. Typical duties include floor care, general cleaning of classrooms and offices, and assisting with setup for events.

Hours run Monday–Thursday 12:00 p.m.–9:15 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility for college events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, disinfect, and stock restrooms and water fountains.
• Clean classrooms, offices, and common areas daily.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors; vacuum carpets and mop tile floors.
• Operate custodial equipment and assist with minor maintenance tasks.
• Assist with recycling and groundskeeping activities.
• Set up classrooms and meeting spaces as needed.
• Coordinate with other staff on floor care and cleaning schedules.
• Carry radio or cell phone as needed and respond to requests.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Website searches

Job description

Maintenance Technician/Custodian (Ashe Campus)

Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, including a recent supervisor, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent through email.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Maintenance Technician/Custodian (Ashe Campus)

Job Description

This is a full-time 12-month position reporting to the Dean of the Ashe Campus. The custodian/maintenance technician will do all phases of cleaning. Daily responsibilities include stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping) classrooms, offices, and common areas; disinfecting all areas; and other general cleanings. This person will also perform general maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities and systems. Additional responsibilities include classroom and meeting room set-ups and maintenance of grounds.

Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday

Hours are subject to change based on college events or activities.

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Duties Include:

• Vacuum all carpets and mats daily. Sweep, mop, and buff all tile floors as needed.
• Operate all custodial equipment.
• Clean, sanitize, disinfect, and stock all restrooms and water fountains.
• Deliver supplies to various departments/divisions and run errands as needed.
• Empty all trash cans daily; Wash cans and change liners as needed.
• Clean doors, walls, and windows as needed in offices and classrooms.
• Clean vents, light, and other fixtures in all areas as needed.
• Sweep/blow outside entrances daily.
• Clean and disinfect tables, desks, and chalkboards as needed in classrooms
• Clean and dust blinds as needed
• Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, elevators, and other equipment (training provided).
• General maintenance of the facility, e.g., changing bulbs, minor plumbing repairs, and minor painting.
• Assist with recycling and collecting the recyclables for the bins.
• Coordinate, plan, and work with other custodians and administration concerning stripping/waxing floors and cleaning carpets when needed.
• Carry radio as needed. Cell phone preferable.
• Snow removal and salting sidewalks and parking areas.
• Mowing and weed‑eating grounds.
• Mulching and maintaining landscaping areas.
• Wear appropriate PPE per OSHA , state, and college guidelines.
• Keep required records and complete training and paperwork as required.
• Manage inventory and procure supplies as needed.
• Drive forklift and unload supplies, move equipment, etc.
• Perform other duties required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED / AHS equivalent
• Pleasant professional disposition and ability to interact and work with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior commercial cleaning experience
• Familiarity with OSHA 10 and SDS information
• Basic computer skills using MS Office and website searches.

Physical Demands

Custodians usually work indoors with well-lit, heated buildings for cleaning inside buildings, but also have to work outdoor for duties such as sweep/clean sidewalks, pressure clean buildings, and trash removal. The work can be physically demanding and sometimes dirty and unpleasant odors. Custodians are susceptible to bruises and burns from the tools and equipment and chemicals they use daily. Most of the time is spent on their feet, pushing and lifting heavy items. They may work around lots of noise, from loud rambunctious students to noisy machines, and bending, stooping, and stretching may be required for certain tasks.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

Essential functions: Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, ability to express or exchange ideas, and good eye/hand dexterity. Visual acuity to read and interpret data on standardized Safety Data Sheets ( SDS ) and chemical labels.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform custodial/housekeeping tasks.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, mix chemicals, and communicate with students, faculty, staff and co-workers effectively.

Below are some specific requirements:

• Walking for 8 hours per day
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing/stooping frequently
• Pushing/pulling for tasks such as mopping, sweeping, waxing, etc.
• Stretching/reaching overhead
• Tolerates temperature extremes both indoors and out.
• Capable of tolerating heights of up to 25 feet
• Stripping/waxing floors and cleaning carpets
• Tile/grout cleaning
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Salary Grade

Salary Salary Range: $31,200 to $41,000 based on education and experience

Posting Number

Posting Number 10571P

Open Date

Open Date 10/09/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date

Review Start Date

Review Start Date 10/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, including a recent supervisor, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Note: It is important that you check the email that you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent through email.