Cleaning Services Technician - University of Maryland

Capstone on Campus Management LLC•College Park, MD

1d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaning Services Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of residential buildings, common areas, and surrounding grounds within a student housing community. This position plays a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained living environment for residents, guests, and campus partners. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, sanitation, waste and recycling collection/disposal, event support, inspections, and special project work throughout the community. The Cleaning Services Technician is expected to complete assignments efficiently and professionally while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer service. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and a positive, service-oriented attitude in all interactions with residents, coworkers, vendors, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Must have troubleshooting and communication skills.
Verbal communication skills, including proficient reading comprehension and delivery.
Must be a team player, we all must work together as we strive to provide the best service possible for our customers.
Must have personal initiative when seeing a need for cleaning within the community.
Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and perform physical cleaning tasks throughout scheduled shift
Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in working within housekeeping, custodial, facilities, hospitality, or residential community experience preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain residential common areas, including hallways, stairwells, elevators, lounges, offices, public restrooms, trash rooms, recycling rooms, and other shared spaces
Sweep, scrub, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and disinfect assigned interior and exterior areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness and presentation
Clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, windows, blinds, walls, ceilings, lighting fixtures, doors, and woodwork as needed
Responsible for the ongoing collection, removal, and proper disposal of trash and recyclable materials from interior trash rooms, common areas, and exterior areas throughout the site.
Duties include transporting materials to designated trash dumpsters and recycling containers and maintaining clean and orderly waste collection areas.
Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies to maintain properly stocked and sanitary facilities
Clean resident units when assigned and assist with apartment turnover preparation as needed during move-in and move-out periods
Complete all assigned housekeeping checklists, cleaning schedules, and project assignments accurately and on time
Follow all safety procedures and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Support university and community sustainability initiatives through proper waste sorting, recycling collection, and responsible chemical usage
Maintain custodial equipment, carts, tools, and supplies in clean and organized condition
Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies and communicate replenishment needs to supervisors in a timely manner
Ensure assigned areas consistently meet community appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards
Respond to resident, student, staff, and guest requests in a professional, respectful, and customer-focused manner
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment through reliability, communication, and a willingness to support operational needs
Assist with securing buildings as assigned, including locking/unlocking doors and reporting suspicious activity or safety concerns
Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support community operations and resident satisfaction