Special Projects Housekeeper

Department: UL

Classification:
Housekeeping & Apparel Wkr 1

Job Category:
Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 01

Salary:
Salary starting in the upper $30k's; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted:
Yes

Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check:
Yes

Important Eligibility Requirement

Employees in this position are required to operate university vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid driver's license that satisfies university requirements. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and successful completion of the review is a condition of employment.

Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information Document ( English / Spanish) before applying.

About the Department:

Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is a self-supporting auxiliary organization within the University Life unit of George Mason University. HRL serves a highly diverse population of approximately 6,200 students, the majority of which are undergraduates living in traditional, suite and apartment-style residence halls in three campuses within the vibrant Northern Virginia area. HRL employs over 170 full-time and graduate staff and over 200 undergraduate student staff.

HRL is committed to provide a safe, well-maintained student-centered environment that is innovative and all-inclusive of a global community. It is dedicated to creating a home that enriches the experiences of our students, staff and faculty.

About the Position:

The Special Projects Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial and maintenance support as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,200 beds within over forty (40) residential facilities. This position reports directly to the Neighborhood Facilities Manager and indirectly to the Associate Director for Housekeeping and Special Projects.

Responsibilities:

Special Projects Housekeeping

* Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions; includes operation of carpet extractor;

* Picks up and delivers supplies in Housing and Residence Life facilities, including both student and staff spaces;

* Makes minor repairs to student room furniture and installs window treatments. Picks-up and disposes of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location;

* Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed; and

* During performance of duties, notes and reports items to supervisor requiring repair or any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility.

Custodial services

* Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;

* Cleans laundry rooms to include not but limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;

* Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;

* Cleans bathrooms, completes daily trash removal, moves and spot cleans furniture, shampoos carpets, and strips, waxes and buff floors;

* Cleans student rooms, during building transitions or student check-out, including furniture, windows, ledges, doors, and closets;

* Cleans select offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards and emptying trash; and

* Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets.

Groundskeeping

* Maintains cleanliness of residential area grounds, walks, and drives by removing trash, garbage, and other debris as needed;

* With direction, assists in the preparation of grounds for special events;

* Assesses grounds conditions for needed services and repairs and reports findings to the Special Projects Lead Houskeeper and Neighborhood Facilities Manager for follow-up;

* Performs de-icing and removal of snow from walks, driveways and parking lots for various Housing and Residence Life facilities; uses chemical de-icing solutions and both power and manually operated tools and equipment for snow removal according to proper operation and safety guidelines; and

* Performs highly physical work outdoors on a consistent basis in all weather conditions, including very cold, icy, and/or snowy weather, and abides by all guidelines regarding use of appropriate cold weather gear in the performance of duties.

Departmental Duties and Related Tasks

* Considered an essential employee for Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather and response to after hour emergencies as necessary; subject to recall after…