Housekeeper

Department: University Life - Housing & Residence Life

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

Pay Band: 01

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Restricted: Yes

Criminal Background Check: Yes

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 350 undergraduate student staff. HRL is committed to provide a safe, well maintained student-centered environment that is innovative and 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 Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,500 beds within over forty (40) residential facilities.

Responsibilities:

Custodial Services:

• Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;
• Cleans laundry rooms, including but not limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;
• Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
• Cleans bathrooms, removes trash (daily), moves and spot cleans furniture, and shampoos carpets;
• Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors, closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
• Performs daily pick-up of exterior community grounds;
• Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards and emptying trash;
• Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
• Installs window treatments, as directed, and replaces lights bulbs;
• Performs pick-up and disposal of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location; and
• Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed.

Departmental Duties & Related Tasks: 

• During performance of duties, notes and reports items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility;
• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;
• Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;
• Establishes and maintains a positive and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community; effectively performs in a service environment;
• Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures and practices;
• Is considered an essential employee for the Office of Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather;
• Is required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;
• Is subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;
• Performs snow and ice removal as directed;
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting of deadlines;
• Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports; 
• When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

This position involves training and potential contact with hazardous cleaning chemicals and bloodborne pathogens. 

Required Qualifications:

• Related work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
• General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
• Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
• Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty and staff;
• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently, without close supervision;
• Ability to lift objects 50 pounds or more;
• Ability to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with arms and hands; use hands to grasp, hold, or handle items; 
• Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and
• Because of the nature of the position and frequent verbal contact, candidates should command the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Prior University residential, hotel or multi-residential community housekeeping experience;
• Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish).

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Housekeeper at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume. 

Posting Open Date: February 28, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 13, 2024

Open Until Filled?:  Yes