Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applicants for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, supervises a large group of housekeepers or coordinates the work of Housekeeping Supervisors I in housekeeping operations to ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and attractive conditions of building interiors. May be required to move furniture and equipment. Shift (M-F- 3pm-11:30pm)
Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave ( Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay available.
Responsibilities:
•Supervises and coordinates cleaning activities ensuring housekeeping quality
standards are maintained. Determines work priorities, plans, schedules,
assigns and inspects work. Trains and evaluates assigned personnel.
•Reviews and evaluates housekeeping and custodial programs and provides
advice to management regarding policies.
•Supervises cleaning activities in assigned areas including washing furnishings,
windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuuming, dusting and polishing
specified areas and/or furnishings; sanitizing and disinfecting bathroom areas.
•Supervises the removal and transport of refuse from assigned areas to
appropriate disposal location.
•Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in
department; initiates and/or prepares all documentation related to purchase
transactions, selects vendors, manages the ordering process.
•Performs and demonstrates procedures for mixing cleaning solutions
according to specifications. Loads and transports service cart with required
materials and supplies to designated areas.
•Performs housekeeper duties as required.
Physical Demands:
•May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,
reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
•May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
•May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
•May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Skill in the use and maintenance of housekeeping tools and equipment.
•Skill in the selection and application of housekeeping chemicals and supplies.
•Skill in providing guidance and training to others; in overseeing a large
housekeeping unit; in selecting applicants for employment.
•Ability to plan and supervise the work of assigned housekeeping personnel; to
estimate supply and equipment needs; to read, write, and perform arithmetic
calculations.
•Skill to operate assigned tools and housekeeping equipment; to work with
chemicals and cleaning solutions.
•Skill to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Skill to lift and transport supplies and refuse; and to wear and work in personal
protective equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years in housekeeping in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMESto apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-VPAA-Physical Plant/Operations
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$45,375-$72,448
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.