Houseperson

  • University of Georgia
  • Athens, Georgia
  • Full Time

Position Information

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Worker FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at 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.
  • Customer service/guest interaction experience preferred

Position Summary

This position provides support for housekeepers and laundry personnel. Responsibilities include stocking housekeeping closets with linen and supplies, delivering linen and supplies to housekeepers, removing dirty linen and trash from housekeeper carts, and removing dirty linens and trash from hotel rooms. This position also assists with laundry responsibilities such as sorting, washing, drying, and folding linen and towels.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to speak and understand English
  • Dependable
  • Responsible
  • Honest
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work under time constraints and in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand on feet and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and squat
  • Ability to push or pull wheeled carts weighing up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to lift linen, equipment, and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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) Yes 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.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Stock housekeeping closets with linen, amenities, and other supplies

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

Remove dirty linens and trash from hotel rooms, housekeeping carts, and hallways

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with laundry duties

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in training sessions and department meetings

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email ... Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • How did you hear about this job opportunity at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel?
  • UGA Jobs
  • Georgia Center Employment Page
  • Georgia Center Talent Recruitment Brochure
  • Insidehighered.com
  • Indeed
  • hCareers
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Department of Labor
  • Goodwill
  • From a current UGA employee
  • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter

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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.

Job ID: 487018787
Originally Posted on: 7/27/2025

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