Under the general direction of the Building Services Manager, and the direct supervision of the Building and Grounds Team Leader, the Building and Grounds Technician is responsible for the proper cleaning of assigned areas, snow removal, general grounds tidiness, performing room setups for campus functions, and assistance to other college staff as requested.

The work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Flexibility is required.

A. Custodial Duties: 50%
l. Maintains assigned facilities as prescribed (includes: sweeping and mopping floors, dusting common areas, cleaning furniture, toilet fixtures, basins, mirrors, lavatories, classrooms and offices). Empties trash cans and bins and recycle paper receptors. Removes other designated trash.

1. Replenishes dispensers as needed (includes paper towels, toilet tissue, trash can liners and hand soap).
2. Performs major seasonal cleaning of carpets, classrooms, windows, exterior porches, stairs and handicap entrances. Performs specialized cleaning of science and biology labs, locker room areas and gym floor.
3. Maintains supply closets stocked and in orderly manner.

1. Grounds Duties: 25%
   1. Has primary responsibility for snow and ice removal operations. This includes road salt and ice melt application, operating small to medium sized tractors to 3/4 ton pick-up trucks with plows and salt spreaders. Is required to work around the clock in 12 hour shifts until the college is open.
   2. Is responsible for minor asphalt and concrete repairs and installation and maintenance of all signs. Performs minor curb and cross walk painting. Operates the motorized sweeper to maintain parking lots and roads.
   3. Assists with grounds maintenance as assigned, including weeding, trash pickup, litter container maintenance and installing or replacing flowers and shrubs.
   4. May be required to be on campus to assist during emergency situations even when the college is closed (e.g. school closing, inclement weather conditions, bomb threats, etc.)
2. General repair: 5%
   • Maintains regular use equipment (includes dispensers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops and other equipment used for custodial services).
3. Facilities Configuration: 10%
   • Assists in the set up and arrangement of facilities for a wide variety of functions (e.g. meetings, conferences, seminars, picnics, banquets, graduation or other special finctions).
4. Security: 10%
   • Is the primary area of responsibility ofsupport to the campus security system. Provides additional security in buildings being cleaned. Ensures doors are properly locked and facilities are not occupied when closed.

1. Assists Security in monitoring campus activities.
2. Identify safety/security hazards to the appropriate personnel for remedial action.
3. Reports maintenance requirements to the work order systems.
4. Assists the Operations and Maintenance staff and Vehicle Maintenance Manager as required.
5. Requires maintenance of insurability under college liability insurance plan.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in an institutional or commercial setting that has provided the knowledge of procedures for proper use of equipment such as high and low speed buffers, automatic floor scrubbers, upholster extractor, carpet extractor, vacuum cleaner, industrial wet/dry vacuum cleaner, as well as using industrial cleaning and germicidal agents.
• Ability to use snow removal equipment. 
• Ability to translate and use hazardous and toxic chemical Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Maintain a valid Maryland driver's license and maintain insurability under the college vehicle liability insurance plan.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds

College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the college's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Motor Vehicle Record Check.

This position is open until filled.  For best consideration, apply by 11:59 p.m. EST Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.