Custodian - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Custodian for its Law Center to ensure a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks, responding to emergencies, and maintaining professional behavior. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to perform physical tasks. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and is essential for the university community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor tasks.
• Requires observance of safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and specific cleaning tasks in accordance with a detailed plan.
• Be available for emergency situations and additional cleaning tasks as needed.

Skills

Physical endurance

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Georgetown University Law Center

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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.

Requirements

Position #: P147421

• Full-time: 40 hours
• Pay: $17.97 per hour
• Location: 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001
  
  

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

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. 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

• Manage furniture moving, office cleaning, class room cleaning, restroom cleaning, exterior entrances cleaning, emergency support, floor care, supporting special event set up and break down, cleaning all public spaces.
• Ensure availability and willingness to work during emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal; Examples of emergency service are snow removal, inclement weather, and water damage clean up.
• Perform duties using tools, equipment, and supplies of the trade.
  
  

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Manager of Custodial Services. The position may report to another manager or staff member as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Director of Facilities Management. Primary purpose is to provide building support services that ensure a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the University community. Employees are expected to behave in a professional manner, comply with policies and practices, be flexible with respect to scheduling and work as a part of a team.

This position is considered an emergency position. All levels of faculty, staff and students as well as the general public in performance of duties.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• All levels of physical work including lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and scrubbing. Requires strong back and endurance for physical labor
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Requires observance of safety rules and regulations that meet state, federal, and local governing jurisdictions
• May be required to drive University vehicles when necessary so a valid driver’s license in Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia is necessary
• Must be qualified to conform to University Driving Policy
• 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 fifty pounds and custodial equipment
• Good attitude and customer service orientation
  
  

Work Mode Designation

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 position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Current Georgetown Employees

If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [e-mail].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/

EEO Statement

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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