Special Projects Lead Housekeeper

Department:
University Life

Classification:
Housekeeping & Apparel Wkr 2

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: 02

Salary:
Salary starting high $40k; 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 (English/Spanish) document 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 at three campuses within the vibrant Northern Virginia area. HRL employs over 170 full-time 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 Lead Housekeeper, with supervision, provides on-site leadership to a moderate sized group of Special Projects Housekeepers, whose primary purpose is to provide quality cleaning and maintenance services for the campus housing system comprised of over 6,200 beds within over forty (40) residential facilities.

Responsibilities:

Leadership:

* Oversees work performance of assigned Special Projects Housekeepers to ensure cleaning services and special projects are completed to department- defined standards. Evaluates quality and quantity of daily work completed through observation and inspection;

* Maintains quality standards in accomplishment of non-routine cleaning and emergencies;

* Responds to student concerns/requests and takes action to resolve them, including timely follow-up;

* Gives corrective instruction or re-training when Special Projects Housekeepers perform below departmental standards. Conducts on-the-job training of employees as needed;

* Ensures that proper supply control guidelines are followed and staff are trained in use of all chemicals and equipment. Monitors safety in the workplace and ensures proper PPE are utilized;

* Verifies equipment is operating in accordance with manufacturers guidelines. Submits equipment repair requests when equipment fails to operate correctly;

* Instructs and assists Housekeepers from Special Projects and other teams as needed in cleaning procedures, techniques, cleaning problems, and in the use of new methods and products;

* Ensures custodial closets are kept organized, products labeled and stocked to ensure ample supplies to perform custodial and special projects housekeeping duties;

* Reports supply and maintenance needs; and

* Disseminates instructions from managers to housekeeping group.

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 (HRL) 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…