Auxiliary Services Housekeeper I

Howard Community College•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

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, Café 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

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Ability to provide overtime when necessary.
The ability to read instructions for chemical use.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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.

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