Utility Associate

Job Description SUMMARY: The Utility Associate is responsible for the washing and organizing of service ware, pots, pans, and utensils. The Utility Associate assists in general clean up, organization, and sanitation of the kitchen, serving areas, and dining rooms. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: This position is designated as essential personnel and, during inclement weather and emergency situations is required to be available to the University as needed. This position requires long periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, on occasion. Youth age 16 and 17 are not permitted to operate, feed, set-up, adjust, repair or clean hazardous equipment, e.g., chopping or slicing machines, commercial mixers, power driven bakery machines, trash compactor, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of safe ware-washing and chemical-handling practices. Ability to use effective time management to accomplish tasks. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures. Ability to exercise flexibility and to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to provide a high level of customer service. Ability to monitor and maintain established quality-control standards. Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED required or in the process of pursing a high school diploma or GED which must be obtained within 2 years of date of hire. Prior custodial experience desirable WORK HOURS: Part-time, non-exempt Monday-Thursday 1:00pm 9:30pm, 9 month position (August-May), not benefit eligible SALARY STRUCTURE: Pay Grade 1 (Hiring Range $16.50 to $18.00 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nations best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.