Environmental Services Technician

Position Information Position Title Environmental Services Technician FLSA Non-Exempt FT / PT Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Work Schedule Sunday 11 : 00pm - Friday 7 : 30am (Shift 11pm-7 : 30am) Grade 3 General Responsibilities To provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for students, staff and visitors through effective and efficient performance of assigned environmental services functions and tasks.

Work Performed Follows the environmental services technician program for the area assigned within the guidelines provided by the environmental services supervisor and the manager such as : in the Health Science and Childcare Buildings environmental service technicians must use specialized cleaning techniques using accelerated hydrogen peroxide products, when wiping down surfaces and cleaning floors.

Each individual is trained in this technique to prevent cross contamination. Individuals are also trained to properly dispose of general waste in these buildings and if blood borne pathogens are involved they are also trained to use the right PPE (personal protective equipment).

Some examples of duties are :

• Maintains floors and carpets; vacuums, sweeps, wet mops and dry mops floor
• Wash walls, doors, partitions, windows, chalk boards and trash cans
• Wipe down all metals surfaces
• Set classrooms back to classroom setting
• Prepares items for recycling
• Dusts walls, furniture, computer / keyboards
• Detail cleaning weekly to include blinds, ledges, cabinets, vents, etc.
• Cleans and re-supplies restrooms including the urinal cartridges
• Clean steps in stairwells
• Communicates with clients to achieve a good working relationship and knowledge of the areas’ schedules and specific needs
• Report minor requests for repairs in their assigned areas of responsibility
• Dress tables for college events
• Keep supply and wet closets organized and clean
• Maintains a daily written schedule of activities performed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required 0 Other Knowledge Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year institutional or commercial housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housekeeping chemicals and equipment and their operation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Service oriented and flexible
• Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 35 lbs., 12 inches off the ground and place on a flatbed cart, lift 30 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• Knowledge of the use of protective clothing and safety equipment
• Exposure to noise and other adverse environmental conditions including cleaning equipment noise, exposure to weather in moving from one building to another in inclement weather, exposure to dust and dirt, exposure to cleaning chemicals and working on ladders and scaffolds.
• Mandatory overtime required for special events such as commencement and others and as required.

Supervisory Postion? No Division Facilities Department Facilities DEPT Posting Detail Information Posting Number B419P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date 10 / 03 / 2024 Job Open Date 10 / 17 / 2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Category Staff Benefits Summary Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.

As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options : The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a employer contribution

only.