Special Events Worker I – Facilities Management – Georgetown University

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Requirements

Special Events Worker I – Facilities Management – Georgetown University

The Special Events Worker I provides a direct service of the department to ensure a comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working in accordance with a detailed plan to support academic, social, and cultural events, they perform general and specific cleaning, deliveries, set ups and break downs of equipment, such as tables, chairs, podiums, stages and coat racks
• Ensure that work complies with all applicable rules and regulations
• Use and dispose of materials in accordance with applicable environmental safety and control regulations
• Keep abreast of changes and new developments in applicable codes and regulations
• Dresses in proper uniform and carries valid University identification at all times
• In emergency or unusual situations, performs other tasks as assigned – for example, custodial responsibilities of floor care, classroom cleaning, restroom cleaning, snow and ice removal and clean up associated with water or fire damages

Work Interactions

The Special Events Worker I reports directly to the Special Events Custodial Supervisor, along with five to ten other special event workers.  They work alone or with others, and under certain circumstances – including but not limited to emergency snow removal, spills, and flooding, they respond to requests from the Work Management Center, the Custodial Manager, the Director of Facilities Management, the Resource Manager, the Infrastructure Manager and other department managers

If appointed/designated, they serve as team leader of the special event workers in the absence of the Special Event II worker.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued from the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia
• Ability to read and understand product label instructions and to read and understand University policies and procedures
• Ability to relate custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and commitment to carrying a pager or radio while on duty and to respond when contacted.

Preferred qualification

One year of custodial work experience

NOTE: The candidate selected must successfully complete, upon hire, a training program in special events and building cleaning.

Emergency designation The Special Events Worker I is considered an emergency 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources 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 .

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

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