Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician

About Us:
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!

FLSA: Non-Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2nd Shift
Grade: 3
Compensation Range: $31,320

Summary:
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

• 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.
  
  

  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.

  Essential Role Responsibilities:
  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 Education Required:
  High School or equivalent

  
  

  Experience Required:
  1

  Preferred Experience:
  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.

  Physical Demand Summary:
  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 Position?: No
  Division: Facilities
  Department: Facilities

  Posting Number: B554P
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Best Consideration Date: 11/10/2025
  Job Open Date: 10/27/2025
  Job Close Date:
  Continuous Recruitment?: 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 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.

  Applicant Instructions:
  *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).

  
  
  

  To apply, visit https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5325

  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.

  
  
  

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