Carpet and Floor Care Specialist - Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University - Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20022
About the Job
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Carpet and Floor Care Specialist - Planning & Facilities Management - Georgetown University
Georgetown University is seeking a Carpet and Floor Care Specialist to join our team.
Position #:P17633
Full-time: 40 hours
Pay: $17.53 per hour plus an additional $1.00 per hour as a night shift differential hour
Location: Main Campus, 3700 "O" Street, Washington, DC
Job Overview
The Carpet and Floor Care Specialist performs general and specific cleaning and maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe and pleasant physical environment. They perform other tasks as assigned and with specific guidance from supervisor - for example, snow and ice removal, clean up associated with water or fire damage and special event support.
They are expected to clean up to 28,000-35,000 square feet of cleanable space per eight hour work day, using standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observance of all safety rules, regulations and precautions.
Work Interactions
The Carpet and Floor Care Specialist reports directly to one of the Custodial Supervisors/Managers, and may report indirectly to a Night Operations Manager depending on the shift assigned. They work alone and with others, performing essential or non-essential tasks as assigned by supervisor; and also perform assignments made by the Custodial Services Supervisor/Manager and/or the Night Operations Manager.
Under certain circumstances, including but not limited to emergency snow removal, spills and flooding, the Carpet and Floor Care Specialist performs assignments made by the Work Management Center, the Director of Facilities Management, the Resource Manager, the Infrastructure Manager and other department managers.
The work of the Carpet and Floor Care Specialist 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. They represent the department with the University community and its visitors and is expected to behave in a professional manner, keep informed of departmental and University policies, regulations and guides pertaining to employment obligations, including complying with attendance and clock in and out on time, working with other University Facilities staff as part of a team, and being flexible with schedule to accommodate emergency situations, such as staffing shortages and snow removal.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school equivalency - preferred
- 1 year of custodial work experience - preferred
- A valid and current driver's license from Maryland, Virginia, or District of Columbia
- Basic knowledge of English, including the ability to read, write and speak English with understanding in order to read and understand product label instructions and University policies and procedures
- Ability to clearly relate custodial and maintenance problems to supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
Essential: The Carpet and Floor Care Specialist is designated as an essential position, requiring the incumbent to report to work during inclement weather at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the University is closed, opening late, or closing early.
Work Mode: 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 at Mode of Work Designation
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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.
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.