Position Title

Employee Type

Office/Department

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Job Type

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Compensation Range

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Anticipated Start Date

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date

Position Duties

This position performs full performance level of work maintaining the University’s buildings and ensuring cleanliness, orderliness, and attractive conditions are maintained to guarantee an aesthetically appealing physical environment. Setup for special events may also be required.

Essential Duties:

1. Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings, walls, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors. Vacuums, dusts and polishes specified areas and/or furnishings.

2. Sanitizes and disinfects bathroom areas and replenishes paper and soap supplies.

3. Responsible for cleaning all types of flooring surfaces, including stairs.

4. Operates floor buffing and waxing machines and other standard cleaning equipment.

5. Vacuums and shampoos carpeting.

6. Collects and removes trash and recyclables.

7. Picks up, distributes and monitors supplies and equipment and locks them up at the end of each shift.

8. Sweeps or shovels snow from buildings, entrances and steps.

9. Cleans and dusts bulletin cases, pictures, trophy cases, fixtures, door frames, and related furnishings.

10. Reports malfunctions, unsafe conditions, repairs and damages of equipment, fixtures and buildings to supervisor.

11. Performs setup for special and athletic events.

12. Performs all cleaning tasks in a timely and complete manner.

13. Works with other employees in a dependable, collaborative, and effective manner.

14. Maintains open and responsive relationships with the college community, including guests, students and other employees.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Experience using floor machines for shampoo/extracting, stripping and refinishing is highly desirable.
2. The ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
3. Should be able to follow written and oral instructions.
4. Must be able to do special event setup, using diagrams and sketches for event setup.
5. Must be able operate assigned tools and housekeeping equipment or be willing to learn.
6. Must be able to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions.
7. Must be able to lift and transport supplies.
8. Should be able to work effectively under general supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying with assistance moderately heavy (20-30 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (35 pounds or over) items; or it may involve the complex operation of powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments, or both. The work environment involves exposure to various elements such as dirt, dust, chemicals, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries.

High School diploma, vocational or specialized training preferred. 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.  

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. 

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

Learn more about our prestigious rankings and notable accolades and university profile by clicking on the hyperlinks.

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