Cleaning Technician I

Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC

Classification
Non-Exempt, Full Time 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Clean and maintain interior and exterior premises of campus, including, but not limited to:
o Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment.
o Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using appropriate equipment.
o Dust furniture and equipment.
o Sanitize restrooms including all fixtures, tile surfaces, partitions, and doorknobs.
o Polish metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
o Wash walls, woodwork, windows, and sills.
o Empty wastebaskets and transport trash to disposal area.
• Replenish bathroom, facility, and cleaning supplies throughout campus.
o Provide supply inventory to supervisor to assist with reorders.
• Break down and set up rooms and event space as needed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform floor care custodial cleaning as needed.
• Remove snow and debris from campus as needed.
• Report needed maintenance and repairs to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills
General cleaning knowledge; ability to understand written directions and follow instructions on Material Safety Data Sheets for chemical use.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to perform cleaning and maintenance related duties for at least 9 hours per day.
• Ability to work continuously at times on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to tolerate weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to work in tight, confined spaces, and/or working at heights, on a ladder, on a raised platform, outside or near a window.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• In addition to regular hours, this position may require overtime, evening and weekend work hours, and on-call hours in case of an emergency or in the regular course of college business.

Licensing Requirement
Must be licensed driver in NC with safe driving history.

Working Conditions and Environment
Work is performed in all types of weather conditions, around hazardous chemicals, standing/walking for majority of assigned shift. Ability to stand and walk on campus for a 9-hour shift. Assignments are campus-wide and moves between locations. Some locations may not have heating or air conditioning.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Posted 2026-06-21

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