Housekeeper

Job Summary

This position is part of a three-member houskeeping team that cares for the cleaning and maintenance of all buildings and spaces within the campus of the Center for Hellenic Studies.

Auto req ID

60738BR

Job Code

992653 Hellenic Studies (CT)

Location

USA - DC - Washington

Business Title

Housekeeper

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

053

Time Status

Full-time

Union

96 - Non-Union, Out of Area

Basic Qualifications

H.S. degree or equivalent required. Minimum 5 years of experience in similar environment required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to; canister and upright vacuums, floor polisher, carpet steamer, commercial dishwasher, washer/dryer, rotary iron, etc.

Department

Center for Hellenic Studies

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 60 minute unpaid brak

Job Function

Hospitality & Dining Services

Position Description

Responsible for all housekeeping tasks throughout the buildings of the Center, including, but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping, window washing, laundering, as well as cleaning and sanitation of bathrooms.

Participates in physical care of library collection by dusting library stacks regularly to minimize dust accumulations.

Participates in housecleaning of residential scholars' dwellings between programs, specifically, at the end of fellowship term, summer, and winter programs as needed.

Assists in preparation of inventories of furnishings, linens, kitchenware to be assigned to fellows’ residential units at beginning of their stay/residency.

Coordinates and implements repairs of linens, draperies, and other fabric-based items as needed.

Assists in periodic written inventory of housekeeping supplies and furnishings.

Provides support to the food services team for the lunch service and other events as needed including: setup, breakdown, and cleanup of kitchen, dining rooms, and other event areas.

Provides a high level of customer service and interfaces with Center staff and guests.

School/Unit

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 20 pounds required.

Working Conditions

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