Housekeeper

Job Description Summary
Under direct supervision, maintains building interiors, ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and attractive conditions are maintained in assigned areas according to set tasks and frequencies.
Full-time with benefits. The schedule includes evenings and weekends. (6:00 pm-2:30 am on Tuesday- Friday and Saturdays 4:00 pm-12:30 am)

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 2. Gathers and transports trash from assigned areas to the appropriate disposal location.
3. Inspects physical condition of assigned areas; reports maintenance needs 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 the service cart with required materials and supplies to designated work areas.
5. Operates standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and mops.
6. Other duties as assigned.

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.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: 1 year or more of expreience in an educational, institutional, or non-profit setting. At least 1 year of experience operating commercial housekeeping equipment for the purpose of stripping, waxing, sealing, and burnishing vinyl, marble, and hardwood floors. Equipment to include walk-behind and ride-on floor scrubbers.

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

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Required Application Materials: Online application only.

Posting Close Date: March 26, 2026

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.

Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
VPSA-SU-Facilities

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

Salary Range
$38,000.00 - $45,600.00

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Nonexempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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