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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.

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Under general supervision of Housekeeping Services Zone Supervisor, provides leadership necessary to accomplish the Housekeeping Team Cleaning Program responsibilities within approximately 250,000 GSF of campus buildings.  Leads/supervises 5 to 10 Housekeepers, and performs a variety of Housekeeping utility tasks.

Four years in housekeeping in a lead or supervisory capacity. 

 

Thorough understanding of the complete housekeeping Team Cleaning program assigned to his/her area.  This includes all specialist tasks, staffing standards and priorities, team routes and schedules, equipment use and maintenance, and assigned responsibilities.  This includes all project work including stripping and refinishing floors and specialty cleaning areas. Expert knowledge of campus housekeeping Team Cleaning methods, materials and equipment. Ability to read and write English.  Ability to operate all powered custodial equipment.

HS Diploma or GED strongly desired 

Possess and maintain a Class C Driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland with less than 6 points. 

Daily routine includes continuous walking through buildings and up and down steps.  Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.  Must be able to operate all custodial equipment and train others in their safe operation.

 

Standard work hours are 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, but this position is considered that of an Essential employee, subject to a 24-hour day, seven-day week span of operation.  The incumbent is required to come to work during emergencies which could include evenings and weekends, and when the campus may be closed due to inclement weather.  Will be required to perform snow removal assistance when necessary.  Will also be required to work overtime on occasion to support events at the facility. 

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.