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Housekeeper

George Mason University • Fairfax, Virginia, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Housekeeper

10003273

Fairfax, VA

Classified Staff

Opening on : Oct 14 2025

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Department : UL

Classification : Housekeeping & Apparel Wkr 1

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility : Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band : 01

Salary : Salary range starting mid $30k's; commensurate with education and experience

Restricted : Yes

Criminal Background Check : Yes

About the Department :

Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is a self-supporting auxiliary organization within the University Life unit of George Mason University. HRL serves a highly diverse population of approximately 6,200 students, the majority of which are undergraduates living in traditional, suite and apartment-style residence halls in three campuses within the vibrant Northern Virginia area. HRL employs over 170 full-time and graduate staff and over 350 undergraduate student staff. HRL is committed to provide a safe, well maintained student-centered environment that is innovative and all-inclusive of a global community. It is dedicated to creating a home that enriches the experiences of our students, staff and faculty.

About the Position :

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,500 beds within over forty (40) residential facilities.

Responsibilities : Custodial Services

  • Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;
  • Cleans laundry rooms, including but not limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;
  • Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
  • Cleans bathrooms, removes trash (daily), moves and spot cleans furniture, and shampoos carpets;
  • Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors, closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
  • Daily pick-up of exterior community grounds;
  • Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards and emptying trash;
  • Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
  • Installs window treatments, as directed, and replace lights bulbs;
  • Pick-up and disposal of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location;
  • Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed; and
  • During performance of duties, note and report items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility.

Department Duties and Related Tasks

  • Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;
  • Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;
  • Establishes and maintains a positive and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community; effectively performs in a service environment;
  • Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures and practices;
  • Considered an essential employee for Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather;
  • Required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;
  • Subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;
  • Performs snow and ice removal as directed;
  • Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting deadlines;
  • Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports;
  • When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Related work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
  • General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;
  • Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;
  • Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty and staff;
  • Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures;
  • Ability to work independently, without close supervision;
  • Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and
  • Due the nature of the position involving frequent verbal contact and requirement to read and follow safety protocols, candidates should command the English language.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Prior University residential, hotel or multi-residential community housekeeping experience;
  • Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and
  • Bilingual abilities (English / Spanish).
  • Instructions to Applicants :

    For full consideration, applicants must apply for Housekeeper at . Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

    Posting Open Date : October 14, 2025

    For Full Consideration, Apply by : November 4, 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

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