The Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I role provides career tracks for housekeepers, laundry and dry cleaner workers, and tailors performing entry level to advance level services in the areas of housekeeping, laundry,tailoring, and dry cleaning

Tasks are manual labor intensive utilizing cleaning equipment, laundry and dry cleaning equipment and/or a variety of sewing machinery.Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.Applies knowledge of dry cleaning techniques and/or laundry operations and/or knowledge of standard practices and procedures of tailoring.Ability to interpret and follow direction.Internal and external contacts with customers to discuss services.Follows any industry specific guidelines and safety regulations to include blood-borne pathogens and other related OSHA and EPA guidelines.Applies knowledge of cleaning techniques, and proper use of chemicals and solutions.Ability to use industrial grade equipment.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling (distance: 1 – 2 miles/day), climbing (ladder, steps) and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Ability to lift/push/pull 20 – 50lbs.

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The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.