Department: University 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 (Onsite Required)
Pay Band: 01
Salary: Starting in the low-mid 30ks; commensurate with
education and experience.
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records 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-Special Projects, with supervision, performs
general custodial and maintenance support as directed within the
campus housing system comprised of over 6,000 beds within over
forty (40) residential facilities. This position reports under the
organization structure of the Associate Director for Housekeeping
and Special Projects.
Responsibilities:
Housekeeping Special Projects:
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled manual duties requiring a
basic understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment
and safety precautions;
• Operates carpet extractor;
• Picks up and delivers supplies in Housing and Resident Life
Facilities (staff and student spaces);
• Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
• Installs window treatments, as directed, and replaces light
bulbs;
• 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 of any suspicious or unlawful items
around the facility.
Custodial Services:
• Cleans common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential
facilities;
• Vacuums and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells and
cleans laundry rooms to include but limited to, mopping floors and
wiping down machines in residential facilities;
• Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
in addition, cleans bathrooms, removes trash (daily), moves and
spot clean furniture, shampoos carpets, strips, waxes and buff
floors;
• Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors,
closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
• Completes pick-up of exterior community grounds daily; and
• Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks,
dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming,
white boards and emptying trash.
Groundskeeping:
• Keeps residential area grounds, walks and drives clean by
removing trash, garbage, and other debris as needed;
• Assists in the preparation of grounds for special events;
• Assesses grounds conditions for needed services and repairs and
reports findings to the Special Projects Supervisor for
follow-up;
• Performs de-icing and removal of snow from walks, driveways and
parking lots for various Housing and Residence Life
facilities;
• Proficiently and safely uses snow removal equipment such as
shovels, plows, snow blowers, ATV’s, skid loaders, vehicles with
plow blades, and other power and manually operated tools and
equipment used to perform snow removal;
• Safely and appropriately distributes de-icing solutions,
including calcium chloride or rock salt; and
• Performs highly physical work outdoors on a consistent basis in
all weather conditions, specifically very cold, icy, snowy weather.
It is required that all Housekeeper-Special Projects team members
have cold weather gear and wear it appropriately to protect
themselves against adverse weather conditions.
Departmental Duties and Related Tasks:
• Responds to after hour emergencies as necessary;
• Is considered an essential employee for 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;
• 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;
• Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting
accident reports;
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting
deadlines;
• When instructed, attends and participates effectively in
training sessions and meetings; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• 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 remain calm during stress periods;
• Ability to lift alone 50 lbs., or with a lifting partner 250
lbs;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Because of the nature of this position and frequent verbal
contact, candidates should have command of the English language;
and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate,
active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of
GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under
Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/.
The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the
driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all
candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review.
Preferred Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Previous housekeeping experience;
• Prior University residential, hotel or multi-residential
community housekeeping experience;
• Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment;
• General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures
related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish); and
• Previous experience in carpet cleaning and removal.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Housekeeper (Special Projects) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online
application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of
three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: January 23, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 6, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
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Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135
countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in
Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning
locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a
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Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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