Auxiliary Services Housekeeper I

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Performs housekeeping duties for the Auxiliary Services areas, including the Bookstore, Cafe on the Quad, 1st Floor Lobby, Room 120B, 4th Floor Rooms 400, 401, and the Lobby. . In the absence of the Auxiliary Services Lead Housekeeper, provides follow up and supervision for room set up for events occurring in rooms RCF 120B, 400, 401, as well as the first and fourth floor RCF lobbies

Plans and carries out an effective housekeeping program for the area assigned within the guidelines provided by the Director of Auxiliary Services and the Auxiliary Services Lead Housekeeper.

Some examples of duties are:
o Assists in the planning of daily, weekly and periodic tasks.
o Vacuums carpeted floors and removes fresh stains.
o Sweeps and mops, tile floors.
o Washes walls, doors, windows, furniture, columns and fixtures.
o Consistent and continuous trash pulls and subsequent removal from the area.
o Prepares items for recycling and subsequent removal from the area.
o Dusts walls, ceilings, ledges and furniture.
o Moves furniture and equipment.
o Performs other related duties as required.

o High School Diploma or equivalent.
o Housekeeping training courses preferred.
o One year institutional or commercial housekeeping experience.
o Experience with a college or university preferred.
o A knowledge of housekeeping and floor cleaning and floor finishing equipment and their operation.
o A knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their use.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
o Ability to provide overtime when necessary.
o The ability to read instructions for chemical use.
o The ability to get along well with many various groups at all levels including Bookstore and Food Service staff, other support personnel, administrators, students, faculty and college visitors, using tact, patience and courtesy.
o Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
o Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
o Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
o 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.

Many facets of the job require heavy physical work including lifting of objects of up to sixty pounds in weight and the moving of ladders and other equipment.

A knowledge of the use of protective clothing and safety equipment such as protective eyewear, gloves, aprons, boots and ear plugs if also necessary.

Exposure to noise and other adverse environmental conditions including cleaning equipment noise, exposure to weather, exposure to dust and dirt, exposure to cleaning chemicals and working on ladders.

Personal safety factors inherent in performing housekeeping duties in public settings where cash is handled.

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 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.