Housekeeper Jobs

Position Number:

126656

Title:

Housekeeper

Functional Title:

Housekeeper

Category Status:

20-Nonexempt,Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

VPA-FM-O&M-IBBR Facilities Operations

Hiring Range Minimum:

32391

Hiring Range Maximum:

38869

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Responsible for keeping assigned buildings clean and sanitary in support of the biological research at IBBR.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to operate assigned tools and housekeeping equipment; to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions; to understand and follow directions; to lift and transport supplies and refuse; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Preferences:

• General knowledge of cleaning tools, cleaning compounds, and other materials; ability to use and maintain highly professional equipment; ability to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions and to operate/use assigned tools and housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Additional Certifications:

None.

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

The employee must have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; stand and walk continuously; wear and work with the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.) and to work in a and around allergens such as dust and chalk. Work hours are 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Mon – Fri. Works hours are subject to change given correct notice as per the Guide to Employee Conduct and Consequences (“Guide”).

Posting Date:

07/27/2023

Closing Date:

08/10/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.