Job Description

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation\'s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.RequirementsIn 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 in emergency or unusual situations. The incumbent\xe2\x80\x99s work 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 will be expected to clean up to 28,000-35,000 square feet of cleanable space per eight hour work day, representing the department with the University community and its visitors. Reporting directly to one of the Custodial Supervisors (one of four night supervisors, one of three Residential Custodial Supervisors, an Evening Custodial Supervisor, a Day Custodial Supervisor, or a Weekend Custodial Supervisor), additional duties include, but are not limited to:Clean hallways, entranceways, stairways and elevators, vacuum and spot clean carpets and upholstery, and free carpets of rips and strings, taping down clean edges as needed.Wash and dust inside and outside ground floor level windows and sills of all exterior windows, clean and polish brass fixtures and rails, and dust and free handrails of cobwebs, washing both sides of internally placed windows.Clean administrative spaces, laboratories and classrooms, and trash containers, removing litter from planters and other spaces and items as assigned.Ensure economic use of supplies and materials to conserve University and department resources.Draw and /or requisition supplies, parts and materials needed, using such items economically to avoid undue costs.Keep supervisor informed of supply and material needs to ensure that adequate inventory is maintained.Requirements and QualificationsValid and current driver\xe2\x80\x99s license from Maryland, Virginia, or District of ColumbiaBasic 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 proceduresAbility to relate custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management CenterComplete a training program in building cleaningHS or GED preferredOne year of custodial work experience is preferred\xe2\x80\x8bWork Mode DesignationThis 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\xe2\x80\x99s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University\xe2\x80\x99s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found 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 ( ) 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 for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or .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 .EEO Statement:Georgetown University is an 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 .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 .

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