Housekeeper/Food Handler at National Radio Astronomy Observatory – GREEN BANK, West Virginia

Position Description:

Position Summary

Green Bank Observatory oversees the development and operation of the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT), the world’s largest fully steerable telescope, as well as numerous other smaller telescopes which are used for a variety of scientific and educational purposes. Working at wavelengths ranging from 100cm through 3mm, the GBT supports a diverse range of scientific research. Additionally, the GBT has an ongoing program of research and development projects which keeps the telescope at the cutting edge of science and technology.

At the GBO in Green Bank, West Virginia, we have an employment opportunity for a Fulltime Seasonal “ May-August” Housekeeper/Foodhandler. This position is located on-site in Green Bank, WV.

What You Will be Doing:

Under general supervision, cleans rooms, apartments, and hallways in Residence Hall; prepares and serves food; and cleans cafeteria.

Job Duties Summary

• Cleans lobby, lounge, rest rooms, corridors, stairways, rooms, and apartments in Residence Hall. Typical cleaning duties include but are not limited to: Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies. Dusts furniture. Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels, and sills. Makes beds. Empties wastebaskets. Transports trash and waste to disposal area. Replenishes bathroom supplies and linens Replaces light bulbs.
• Prepares Observatory housing for new employees and summer students, including thoroughly cleaning all areas.
• Does laundry for Residence Hall rooms and cafeteria, including sorting, counting, folding, and carrying linens.
• Prepares food in quantities according to menu and anticipated number of persons to be served. Bakes breads and pastries. Cuts meat.
• Takes food orders from customers, prepares and serves food items, as requested.
• Operates cash register to ring up customer purchases; accepts customer charges to room or division or accepts cash payment and makes change.
• Cleans all areas of kitchen and cafeteria, including dishes, tables, chairs, serving line, counters, refrigerators/freezers, grill, oven, deep fryer, stove, steam table, dishwasher, storage room, food shelves, windows, blinds, and walls as required.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both kitchen and hotel/resident hall environments. The employee is required to work a rotating schedule, which includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekend days.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb stairs, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee will work with power tools, such as a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, and meat slicer. The employee will be exposed to dust; chemicals and solvents, such as those used in cleaning; fumes; and pesticides. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Who You Are:

• You have a State Health Department Food Handlers Card
• You may have a high school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have six months related experience and/or training

Competency Summary

• The ability to verify contents of shipments against bills of lading or invoices
• Follow written and verbal directions
• Customer services skills

Safety Sensitive

The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment/pre-placement drug screen. Failure to pass the screen will disqualify the candidate from employment consideration for a period of six months from the date of the results.

Total Rewards:

Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.

Compensation

AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.

Factors which may affect starting pay and level may include education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

Holidays, we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.

Application Instructions:

Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu. PM20