Janitor/Custodian - Georgetown University Law Center

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: #P13241

• Full-time: 40 hours

• Pay: $17.58

• 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.

The Janitor/Custodian, an emergency position, performs all levels of physical work including lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and scrubbing. Requiring a strong back and endurance for physical labor, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform general and specific cleaning and maintenance tasks to provide a clean, safe, and pleasant physical environment.

• Handle furniture moving, office cleaning, class room cleaning, restroom cleaning, exterior entrances cleaning, emergency support, supporting special event set up and break down, and cleaning all public spaces.

• Have the 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs which requires observance of safety rules and regulations that meet state, federal, and local governing jurisdictions

• May be required to drive University vehicles when necessary

• Must have valid driver’s license in Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia and 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

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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