Carpet and Floor Care Specialist

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Position #: P23669

• Full-time: 40 hours
• Pay: $18.87 per hour
• Location:
  
  37th & O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20057

In Accordance With a Detailed Cleaning Plan, The Carpet And Floor Care Specialist Performs General And Specific Cleaning And Maintenance Tasks To Provide a Clean, Safe, And Pleasant Physical Environment. They Perform Other Tasks As Assigned In Emergency Or Unusual Situations With Specific Guidance From The Supervisor. Examples Of Additional Work To Be Performed Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform snow and ice removal.
• Oversee clean up associated with water or fire damage and special event support.
• Clean up to 28, square feet of cleanable space per eight-hour work day, using standard tools, equipment, materials, and supplies of the trade and observance of all safety rules, regulations and precautions.
• Represent the department with the University community and its visitors, behaving in a professional manner and keeping informed of departmental and University rules, regulations, and guides pertaining to employment obligations, including complying with attendance and clock in and out on time.
• Work with other University Facilities staff as part of a team, being flexible with schedules to accommodate emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal.

This position reports directly to one of the Custodial Supervisors (one of four-night supervisors, one of three Residential Custodial Supervisors, an Evening Custodial Supervisor, a Day Custodial Supervisor, or a Weekend Custodial Supervisor). They may report indirectly to a Night Operations Manager depending on the shift assigned. The incumbent will work alone or with others and will perform essential or non-essential tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

They will also perform assignments made by the Manager of Custodial Services and/or the Night Operations Manager. Under certain circumstances including but not limited to, emergency snow removal, spills, and flooding, the incumbent will perform assignments made by the Work Management Center, the Director of Facilities Management, the Resource Manager, the Infrastructure Manager, and other department managers. The Carpet and Floor Care Specialist's work constitutes a direct service of the department to ensure a comfortable, safe, and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn, and work.

• HS or GED preferred
• One year of custodial work experience is preferred
• A valid and current driver’s license from Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia
• Basic knowledge of English including the ability to read, write, and speak English with understanding in order to read and understand product label instructions and University policies and procedures
• Must be able to relate custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
• Ability to complete a training program in building cleaning

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a…