Building Services Technician (Academic Buildings)

Calvin University • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Services Technician Residential is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of assigned residential buildings. This role ensures a welcoming environment for students by performing cleaning and maintenance tasks across public areas, in residential spaces. This position may also assist with academic buildings during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to be on call during emergencies.
• Basic communication skills, including reading, speaking, listening, and writing.
• Attention to detail in following cleaning procedures and instructions.
• Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
• A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
• Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• A one-year certificate from a college or technical school is beneficial.
• Multiple years of on-the-job training or apprenticeship in custodial work is preferred.
• Commercial cleaning experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Clean public areas by emptying trash, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning glass to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and safety.
• Sanitize restrooms by mopping floors, cleaning fixtures, restocking supplies, and emptying trash to maintain hygiene and ensure adequate supplies at all times.
• Respond to work orders for special office cleaning requests and assist with project-based cleaning tasks such as stripping and refinishing floors or carpet extraction.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability as needed. Clean and care for equipment, reporting any damaged or missing tools to the supervisor promptly.
• Offer assistance to colleagues or respond to inquiries to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement in custodial services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED