Environmental Services Technician - Overnight

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Community College in Maryland seeks an Environmental Services Technician - Overnight to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will perform nightly cleaning tasks in classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, following established schedules and safety protocols.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires 40 hours per week, an overnight shift, and ability to lift and work around cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year institutional or commercial housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housekeeping chemicals and equipment and their operation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attendance

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning chemicals and equipment

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

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!

Position Title

Environmental Services Technician - Overnight

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FT/PT

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Overnight

Grade

3

Compensation Range

$17.68-23.23 hourly

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.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 Detail Information

• Posting Number: B667P
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Best Consideration Date: 08/18/2026
• Job Open Date: 08/04/2026
• 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.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6045

EEO Statement

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.