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!

For you and your family…

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

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Responsibilities:

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus:

• Cleans common areas, classrooms, hallways, and stairwells, moves and spot cleans 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 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. Performs other related duties as assigned;
• Employee 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; and
• Employee is also designated as “Essential Personnel.” All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal or other emergency when assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Related work experience (typically one year) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
• 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.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Housekeeper Nights 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: November 20, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  December 4, 2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes