Environmental Services Custodial Technician I (Evening Shift)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a prestigious public university and a key constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. UMB is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in education, research, healthcare, and public service to improve the health and well-being of the people in Maryland and beyond. As a leading academic health center, UMB fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment and supports a wide range of academic programs and professional degrees. The university is deeply invested in the growth and development of its workforce, offering comprehensive benefits and promoting continuous professional learning and development opportunities.

UMB currently has multiple openings for the position of Environmental Services Custodial Technician I, specifically for the evening shift, within the Department of Facilities Operations. This role is critical in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and overall attractive conditions throughout university buildings. The Department of Facilities Operations plays a vital role in ensuring that all campus infrastructure is well-managed and maintained to create a positive environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The position falls under the Environmental Services Custodial Technician series and is functionally equivalent to the Housekeeper job, handling similar duties.

The Environmental Services Custodial Technician I is responsible for cleaning assigned areas, including washing furnishings, windows, fixtures, equipment, and floors, as well as vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and sanitizing, particularly in bathroom areas. The role demands physical activity such as moving furniture and equipment when necessary and managing refuse transport and disposal. Technicians must also inspect assigned areas regularly to identify any repair needs or equipment relocation and coordinate requests accordingly. The role involves utilizing standard cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, and mops.

This full-time, non-exempt regular position offers a competitive salary starting at $38,000 per year ($18.22 per hour), with a 2.5% salary adjustment upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing wellness, work-life balance, and professional development, including retirement pension participation, paid leave including vacation, holidays, personal leave, and sick leave, health insurance, tuition remission for employees and their dependents across the University System of Maryland, and opportunities for community service. Employees are expected to work primarily within the State of Maryland.

UMB prides itself on fostering a work environment that encourages diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. The university welcomes applications from individuals across all backgrounds and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Overall, this opportunity to work as an Environmental Services Custodial Technician I at UMB is an excellent fit for individuals dedicated to maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized environments within a vital public institution committed to positive societal impact.