Cleaning Services Technician - University of Maryland

Capstone on Campus Management LLC•College Park, MD

2d•$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 apartment 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, 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2-3 years of housekeeping, custodial, facilities, hospitality, or residential community experience
Strong attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, and a positive, service-oriented attitude in all interactions
Ability to communicate clearly, both written and in speech.
Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform basic computer operations.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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
Empty waste and recycling containers and collect debris throughout the site, including building entrances and surrounding grounds
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 as assigned to support community operations and resident satisfaction