Building Care Specialist

Building Care Specialist The Building Care Specialist is responsible for maintaining college grounds, including lawns, shrubbery, trees, flower beds, snow removal, and support during college events. The specialist also handles custodial and light maintenance of the MVCC Southwest Education Center (SWEC) extension site. Responsibilities Lawn Maintenance and Landscape Care Maintain campus grounds through regular mowing, trimming, and edging. Plant, trim and remove trees and shrubs as needed. Monitor flowers, trees and shrubs for signs of disease and ensure proper treatment. Water and weed planting beds, pick up litter and maintain overall landscape appearance. Snow and Ice Removal Clear sidewalks and walkways of snow and ice. Load, unload, and distribute 50‑lb salt bags to ensure safe pedestrian access. Assist with parking lot plowing operations as needed. General Light Maintenance Perform routine maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs, installing ceiling tiles, changing filters and replacing damaged floor tiles. Report maintenance issues, safety hazards or supply shortages to appropriate personnel. Event Setup and Support Prepare campus facilities and grounds for college events by setting up tables and chairs, placing trash receptacles, and posting signage. Maintain event areas by cleaning before and after events. Custodial Services and Facility Sanitation Perform routine and detailed cleaning of campus facilities to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment. Clean and disinfect restrooms, sweep, mop, vacuum and maintain all types of flooring, and clean high‑touch surfaces. Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas. Clean interior glass, windows and entryways. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations or Building Maintenance Supervisor. Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Three (3) or more years of experience in a related field Qualifications Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required by job duties. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to follow directions and utilize equipment to complete duties. Reliable, punctual and collaborative. Ability to work independently. Basic understanding of preventative maintenance. Good vision for close work and ability to adjust focus. Position Status Full Time Hours General Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Hours may be adjusted; may require occasional on‑call). Compensation Hourly Benefits Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance (Optional life) Disability insurance Tuition reimbursement MVCC Tuition waiver SURS Retirement plan Vacation days Holidays Sick leave Personal days Bereavement days Tax‑sheltered annuity plans #J-18808-Ljbffr Moraine Valley Community College