Houseperson

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Houseperson to support the hotel operations at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel. This full-time role involves stocking linen closets, delivering supplies to housekeepers, and handling laundry tasks, while delivering outstanding customer service to guests.

Responsibilities include assisting with laundry, cleaning public areas, and contributing to a smooth housekeeping operation.

Qualifications

• Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must understand and speak English.
• Ability to work with housekeeping and laundry personnel.

Responsibilities

• Stock housekeeping closets with linen, amenities, and other supplies.
• Remove dirty linens and trash from hotel rooms, housekeeping carts, and hallways.
• Assist with laundry, hotel cleaning, and public areas.
• Clean carpets in hotel and public areas.
• Participate in training sessions and departmental meetings.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

English language

Time management

Education

2-year degree or professional certificate

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number S15624P Working Title Houseperson Department PSO-Cont Ed-Aux Oper-Hotel About the University of Georgia About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA’s mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

College/Unit/Department website www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

Posting Type

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

• 40 hours/week, normal business hours are Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm and Saturday – Sunday, 9am-5:30pm but may change for football and special events.
• May be required to work when the University is closed. May be required to work overtime if business demands.
• Must be able to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Advertised Salary $35,200

Posting Date 08/19/2026

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a continuous posting and start dates will vary based on needs of the department.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

USG Core Values Statement

Position Information

Qualifications

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Worker FLSA FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

Hotel experience preferred.

Customer Service/guest Interaction Experience Preferred

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting housekeepers and laundry personnel. Responsibilities include stocking housekeeping closets with linen and supplies, delivering linen and supplies to housekeepers, and removing dirty linens and trash from hotel rooms. This position also assists with laundry responsibilities such as sorting, washing, drying, and folding linen and towels. This position is responsible for providing outstanding customer service and contributing to the success of the housekeeping team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Dependable, responsible, honest, strong work ethic, positive attitude, ability work independently and as part of a team.
• Work under time constraints and in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and speak English.
• Attitude, initiative and interest in job details will be considered on an equal basis with related experience.
• Stability in past employment.

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding position. Employees stand/walk for long periods of time; climb stairs; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and work with hands; encounter dust, hair, lint, and dirt; smell odors to identify the source to clean; work in small/tight spaces (between beds and walls in hotel rooms, storage closets, etc.); lift or move at least 30 pounds; and push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 75 pounds.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Background Investigation Policy

Duties/Responsibilities

Stock housekeeping closets with linen, amenities, and other supplies. Remove dirty linens and trash from hotel rooms, housekeeping carts, and hallways.

Percentage of time 80

Assist with other departmental duties such as laundry, hotel cleaning, and public areas

Percentage of time 10

Clean carpets in hotel and public areas

Percentage of time 5

Participate in training sessions, departmental meetings, and other duties as assigned

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email let asa? (placeholder) [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this job opportunity at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel? Possible Answers: UGAjobsearch.com Insidehighered.com Indeed.com hCareers.com LinkedIn Facebook Department of Labor Goodwill From a current UGA employee Other (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information