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Event Laborer - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Jun 07, 2025


Event Laborer - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Position #: P147497
  • Full-time: 40 hours
  • Pay: $17.97 per hour
  • Location: 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001


Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings - and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

Working in accordance with a detailed plan to support academic, social, and cultural events, the Event Laborer performs general and specific cleaning, deliveries, moving furniture, set ups and breakdowns of equipment, such as tables, chairs, podiums, stages and coat racks. In emergency or unusual situations, the incumbent performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to minor carpentry work, painting, moving, custodial responsibilities of floor care, classroom cleaning, restroom cleaning, snow and ice removal, and clean up associated with water or fire damages. Working inside a building and in outside spaces during all seasons and in all types of weather, additional duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Under certain circumstances not limited to emergency snow removal, spills, and flooding, respond to requests from the Facilities Management office, or all other Facilities Managers as may be required.
  • Ensure a comfortable, safe, and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn, and work, and 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.
  • Dress in proper uniform and carry valid University identification at all times, setting up tables, chairs, podiums, stages, coat racks, and other types of event equipment.


Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Special Events Manager. The incumbent will work alone or with others. The incumbent will interact mainly with fellow special event workers but may interact occasionally with the event's coordinator and the Office of Student Activity Facilities staff.

They must work cooperatively with all of these individuals so that the work can be completed timely and efficiently and that events can go smoothly. Employees may be exposed to potentially dangerous and/or hazardous conditions and are required to know and use appropriate and acceptable safety measures. Assigned hours will be dependent upon the needs of the University.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Prefer one year of custodial work experience and event set up
  • Driver's license from Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia is required; Must be qualified to conform to the University Driving Policy
  • Must be able to read and understand product label instructions and to read and understand University policies and procedures
  • Must be able to work well as part of a team and independently
  • Must be capable of relating custodial and maintenance problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management Center
  • Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, push and/or pull equipment up to 100 pounds on a rolling dolly
  • Must be able to use arms and hands to lift and carry up to thirty-five pounds and tools of the trade
  • Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend and crouch, to reach and pull and to work on equipment
  • Must be able to see, hear, smell and have a fundamental understanding of chemicals


Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as 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 website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

This position is considered an emergency position that requires that the incumbent report to work during inclement weather at the regularly scheduled time regardless of whether the University is closed, opening late or closing early.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.

To apply, visit https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Law-Center/Event-Laborer---Georgetown-University-Law-Center_JR22272

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