Housekeeper
Company:
George Mason University
Job Location:
Prince William County, Virginia
Category:
Facilities Management
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Facilities
Classification: Housekeeping & Apparel Wkr 1
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Prince William County, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 01
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty and staff.
About the Position:
Start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. Housekeeping experience a plus, but not required. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.
George Mason's Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?
Great benefits for you...
Responsibilities:
The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus.
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 Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 14, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 11, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Classification: Housekeeping & Apparel Wkr 1
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Prince William County, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 01
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty and staff.
About the Position:
Start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. Housekeeping experience a plus, but not required. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.
George Mason's Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?
Great benefits for you...
- Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
- Tuition exemption and professional development;
- Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
- Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
- Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
- Health/dental/vision benefits; and
- Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).
Responsibilities:
The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus.
- Shift: Mon. - Fri., 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Cleans common areas, classrooms, hallways, and stairwells, moves and spot clean furniture, shampoos carpets, strips, waxes and buff floors;
- Cleans offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards and emptying trash;
- Cleans and restocks bathrooms, removes trash (daily);
- 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 respectful and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community;
- Performs work effectively in a service environment;
- Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures and practices;
- Performs all duties listed with minimal supervision, and with a high level of quality;
- Work performed should be completed within acceptable timeframe; If inspected after work is completed, there should be no complaints about the work performed;
- Performs other related duties as assigned; and
- May be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends. Employee is also designated as "Essential Personnel." All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal or other emergency when assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
- Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
- Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty and staff;
- Ability to work independently, without close supervision; and
- Ability to remain calm during stress periods.
- Experience in the use of mechanical cleaning equipment.
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 Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 14, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 11, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes