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HOUSEKEEPER

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

S06205P

Working Title:

HOUSEKEEPER

Department:

PSO-Cont Ed-Aux Oper-Hotel

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel is hiring motivated, dependable, and team-orientated individuals for jobs that advance UGA’s mission of Public Service and Outreach. The Georgia Center, located on campus across from Stegeman Coliseum, is the campus hub for the development and administration of non-credit professional and continuing education courses as well as home of the only on-campus hotel.

College/Unit/Department website:

www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

40 hours per week; be flexible to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Advertised Salary:

$27,000 - $31,000; commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

06/01/2021

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

07/01/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Georgia is a nonsmoking campus.

Communication about this position will be handled through email. Please check your email for information and interview requests.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

Service/Maintenance Worker

Job Family:

Building Operations

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hotel experience preferred.

Position Summary:

This position provides cleaning services primarily in hotel guest rooms. The housekeeper is responsible for responding to all guest requests appropriately, identifying and notifying appropriate parties of any maintenance issues, and maintaining accurate records of work performed and time spent. Housekeeper maintains his/her cart with the proper cleaning supplies, amenities, and linens. Housekeeper may be asked to work in other areas maintained by the housekeeping department (public areas, laundry, offices).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

•Dependable, responsible, honest, strong work ethic, positive attitude, ability work independently and as part of a team.
•Work under time constraints and in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand and speak English.

Physical Demands:

Typically clean 16 hotel rooms per day. Lift or move at least 30 lbs. Push, pull, or roll a 75 pound cart. Bend, lift, kneel and work with hands. Stand on feet and walk for long periods of time.
See dust, hair, lint and dirt. Smell odors to identify the source to clean. Attention to detail in cleaning and room presentation.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

No

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Clean guest hotel rooms to include bedroom and the bathroom:
•Clean rooms and make beds to meet inspection guidelines using proper cleaning products, tools, and equipment.
•Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner.
•Maintain accurate records of work performed and time spent.
•Respond appropriately to guests’ request.

Percentage of time:

85

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain cart with cleaning supplies and linens:
•Stock cart with the correct number of linens, terry, amenities, and other necessary supplies.
•At the end of the day, remove trash, dirty linens, lost and found items and put in proper places.
•At the end of the workday, restock the cart.

Percentage of time:

5

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist in cleaning other areas of hotel:
•Support housekeeping by working as houseperson, laundry worker, or in public areas as requested.

Percentage of time:

5

Duties/Responsibilities:

Participate in training sessions and departmental meetings:
- Attend training sessions and departmental meetings.
- Provide input and feedback to improve departmental policies and procedures.

Percentage of time:

5

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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