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Building Care Specialist

Job in Palos Hills, Cook County, Illinois, 60465, USA
Listing for: Moraine Valley Community College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Janitor, Cleaning Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 31974 - 34440 USD Yearly USD 31974.00 34440.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

Building Care Specialist

Department

Campus Operations

Work Location

Southwest Education Center

Responsibilities
  • 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 overall landscape appearance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Perform routine and detailed cleaning of campus facilities to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment: clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and fixtures; restock restroom supplies; sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain all types of flooring; clean and sanitize high‑touch surfaces; empty trash and recycling receptacles; clean interior glass, windows, and entryways.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations or Building Maintenance Supervisor.
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Three (3) or more years experience in related field.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

  • Ability to follow directions and utilize equipment to complete duties
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable, punctual and collaborative
  • Ability to work independently
  • Basic understanding of preventative maintenance
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.

Salary/Wage

$23.21‑25.00, plus exceptional benefits

Hourly/Salary

Hourly

Benefits

Benefit‑Eligible FT Support Staff Position

  • 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

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

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