Campus Facilities Technician

Campus Facility Support

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs daily and periodic walkthroughs of the campus to identify maintenance, cleanliness, or safety concerns.
• Maintains security of the building while performing duties; secures the building when leaving by checking and securing systems, doors, and windows.
• Assists in opening and closing the building as scheduled, including arming and disarming alarm systems.
• Sets room thermostats, restocks supplies, and performs other routine building upkeep tasks as assigned.
• Moves furniture and equipment for room set-ups, relocations, and event support.
• Performs routine grounds upkeep, including sidewalk snow removal and ice control as needed for the campus.

• Custodial & Cleaning

• Performs periodic floor cleaning and vacuuming across all flooring types using hand and powered cleaning equipment.
• Dusts and cleans vertical and horizontal surfaces, including furniture, glass, windows, walls, doors/hardware, desks, counters, and play/nursery areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, fixtures, and kitchen facilities.
• Selects and uses cleaning materials and equipment appropriate to each task, following label instructions and health/safety standards.
• Removes and disposes of routine building waste and trash, including proper disposal of confidential waste.

• Minor to Medium Building Repairs

• Performs minor repairs within their skill set, such as patching drywall, fixing loose hardware, replacing light bulbs/ballasts, minor plumbing fixes (e.g., running toilets, clogged drains), and similar light maintenance.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance tasks as directed (e.g., filter changes, visual equipment checks).
• Identifies issues at the edge of their skill set or scope and escalates to the Facilities Director with a clear description of the problem.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the campus's building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) sufficient to recognize and report issues, even when not authorized to repair them directly.

• Coordination on Larger Projects & Vendors

• Presents on-site access, context, and support for vendors or contractors working at the campus (e.g., unlocking areas, answering site-specific questions).
• Relays campus-specific facility needs, recurring issues, or improvement ideas to the Facilities Director and campus leadership.
• Enters and tracks facility requests in the work order system as trained by the Facilities Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) sufficient to identify and report issues; ability to perform minor repairs within skill level.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment and use mechanical lifts.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to comprehend basic housekeeping and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to provide customer service in a professional, friendly manner to campus staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Strong judgment in distinguishing tasks within scope from those requiring escalation.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and reliable in reporting to work on a regular and timely basis.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent climbing of ladders and working at heights above ground level.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, water treatment chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, and occasionally bodily fluids, infectious diseases, or hazardous waste or material.
• Frequent performance of the following motions: walking, bending, squatting, turning/twisting, kneeling, climbing, reaching out, reaching up, grasping, wrist turning, and finger manipulation.