Building Care Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Building Care Specialist Classification Title Department Campus Operations Work Location Southwest Education Center Duties

Under the general supervision, the Building Care Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of college grounds including lawns, shrubbery, trees, care of new and existing flower beds, snow removal, and assistance in preparation of college events on college grounds. The Building Care Specialist is also responsible for general custodial and light maintenance of the MVCC Southwest Education Center (SWEC) extension site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. 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, picking up litter and overall landscape appearance.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and fixtures. Restock restroom supplies such as paper products and soap. Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain all types of flooring, including tile and carpet. Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces such as door handles, railings, light switches, desks, and counters. Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas. Clean interior glass, windows, and entryways.

6. Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations or Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Education/Experience

Minimum Required

• 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

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. These include:

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

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Benefit Highlights

Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins 04/20/2026 Position Type Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS00610P Open Date 04/10/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please apply online with required materials prior to application review date for best consideration.

hr@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the minimum of a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED) AND are 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have three or more years of related experience?

• Yes, I meet this requirement and it is clearly noted on my resume

• No, I do not meet this requirement

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document