Environmental Services Custodial Technician I (Day Shift)

Please note: This job posting may close earlier than the listed deadline if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) currently has multiple openings for an Environmental Services Custodial Technician I to join the Department of Facilities Operations. Under direct supervision, maintains building interiors, ensuring cleanliness, orderliness and attractive conditions are maintained in assigned areas according to set tasks and frequencies. May be required to move furniture and equipment.

THIS JOB IS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CUSTODIAL TECHNICIAN SERIES AND WOULD BE UTILIZED IN THIS SERIES IN LIEU OF THE HOUSEKEEPER JOB. ALL DUTIES LISTED ARE IDENTICAL TO THE HOUSEKEEPER JOB.

BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors. Vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas.
2. Gathers and transports refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
3. Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; submits requests to appropriate personnel regarding repairs, replacements, furnishings and relocation of equipment.
4. Requests cleaning materials and supplies from designated areas; mixes cleaning solutions according to specifications, loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
5. Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and mops.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None

Experience: None

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Salary Range: $38,000 per year ($18.22 per hour)

Note: New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their base salary upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period.