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Custodian, Main Campus - Facilities Management

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Sep 20, 2019

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Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Custodian, Main Campus - Facilities Management

In accordance with a detailed cleaning plan, the Custodian performs general and specific cleaning and maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe and pleasant physical environment. S/he performs other tasks as assigned in emergency or unusual situations. Tasks will be performed with specific guidance from supervisor. The incumbent is expected to clean up to 28,000-35,000 square feet of cleanable space per eight hour work day. Performance of duties involves using standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observance of all safety rules, regulations and precautions. The incumbent'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. The incumbent represents the department with the University community and its visitors. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Removes snow and ice and clean up associated with water or fire damage. Special event support.
  • Removes spills and flooding.
  • Performs essential or non-essential tasks as assigned by supervisor.
  • Performs assignments made by the Manager of Custodial Services and/or the Night Operations Manager.
  • Behaves in a professional manner, keeping informed of departmental and University rules, regulations and guides pertaining to employment obligations, including complying with attendance and clocking in and out on time.
  • Works with other University Facilities staff as part of a team. Should be flexible with schedule to accommodate emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal.


Requirements
  • HS diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 1 year of custodial work experience preferred
  • Valid DC, VA or MD driver's license
  • Reading, writing, and conversing in English in order to read and understand product label instructions, policies and procedures, as well as to effectively discuss custodial matters with supervisors and others
  • Ability to sit, walk and stand while working, and to use arms and hands to lift and carry up to thirty-five pounds and custodial equipment
  • Ability to walk, climb stairs, bend and crouch, reach and pull while performing duties
  • Ability to see, hear, smell, and maintain a fundamental understanding of custodial equipment
  • Availability and willingness to work during emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal


This position is considered an emergency position that requires that incumbent reports to work during inclement weather at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the University is closed, opening late, or closing early.

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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