Special Events Worker Ii - Washington, United States - Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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.

Requirements:

Special Events Worker II - Law Center Facilities - Georgetown University Law Center

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings - and all 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 to law in the place where laws are made.

The Special Events Worker II works cooperatively with all Facilities staff members so that the work can be completed timely and efficiently and that events can go smoothly.

Reporting to the Manager of Special Events & Projects, they have duties that include but are not limited to:

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean hallways, entrance ways, stairways and elevators to support University operations as assigned and/or as scheduled
Vacuum and spot clean carpets and upholstery, free carpets of rips and strings, tape down and clean edges as needed; and clean all surfaces, and remove water marks and smudges from all surfaces
Clean and dust lamp shades and bulbs and replace burned out light bulbs; empty or sift ash urns; clean, wash and dust inside and outside ground floor level window sills of all exterior windows; clean and polish brass fixtures and rails; and dust and free handrails of cobwebs
Washes both sides of internally placed windows, washes and dusts high and low, pulls trash and cleans trash receptacles, cleans door tracks and thresholds, cleans elevator tracks, sweeps and mops floors free of debris and dirt, cleans stairwells, landings, stairways, exterior entrances, ramps and landings.
Perform minor carpentry, painting, and moving
Clean administrative spaces and classrooms
Spot clean and shampoo carpets and upholstery using acceptable methods of cleaning; dust and mop floors, and dust and clean supplies and return vents
Clean trash containers, dust high and low, cleans light diffusers, clean interior sills of exterior windows, clean interior and outside at ground level of exterior windows, dust and wipe venetian blinds; dust and polish furniture, and remove litter from planters

General Maintenance

Set up and break down equipment, including tables, chairs, podiums, stages, coat racks and other specialty items for university events
Perform these actions as assigned or as scheduled to ensure that events are set up accurately and timely and that the user is satisfied

Preventative Maintenance

Ensure economic use of supplies and materials to conserve University resources
Draw and/or requisition supplies, part, and materials needed; and use such items economically to avoid undue costs
Keep supervisor informed of supply and material needs to ensure adequate inventory is maintained
Use safety equipment and protective clothing as required, including rubber gloves, aerosolfilter facemasks, and eye protection
Suggest improvements in service to improve unit operations
Provide supervisors and department management with advice and suggestions regarding work methods, procedures, parts, tools and related matters for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and cost of service

Additional Duties

Handle key security and related aspects of building security; and ensure security of keys, pagers or radios assigned
Return issued items to supervisor on a daily basis, and immediately notify supervisor of any unaccounted for keys, pagers, or radios

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or certified equivalency
Valid driver's license from Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia
Qualify and to remain qualify for conformance with the University Driving Policy
Ability to read and understand product label instructions, as well as University policies and procedures
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Ability to relate custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and / or the Work Management Center
Willingness, availability, and flexibility to accommodate emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of material; to push and/or pull equipment up to 100 pounds on a rolling dolly; to use arms and hands to lift and carry up to 35 five pounds and tools of the trade; to walk, to climb stairs and ladders, to bend and crouch, to reach and pull and to work on equipment; to see, hear, smell and to achieve and mai