Ambassador's Residence Staff

5 days ago

Washington, United States Embassy of Japan Full time

**About us**

The Residence of the Ambassador of Japan is a property owned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Washington, DC. We are professional, customer-centric, fast-paced and our goal is to create a hospitable environment to showcase Japanese culture and hospitality to all guests of the Ambassador at his Residence.

Our work environment includes:

- International workforce
- Lively atmosphere
- competitive benefits

This position is responsible for performing janitorial & occasional butler duties at the Ambassador’s Residence and providing assistance in other related duties

**Primary Job Functions**

**1. Performs Janitorial Duties**
- Maintaining the public and private facilities of the Residence for both personal and professional use
- Cleaning, waxing, polishing and other housekeeping duties

**2. Performs Butler Duties**
- Assisting with events including arrangement of furniture and beverage service during events

**3. Conducts Other Duties as Necessary**
- Other janitorial tasks as assigned

**Common Job Functions**

1. **Contributes to team effort** **by being flexible** in work assignments and **using appropriate communication**; by covering for other staff as needed; by accomplishing related tasks when requested

3. **Acts on constructive feedback** by **being open to feedback from peers and supervisors** and by using that feedback to improve performance

4. **Upholds work standards** by **maintaining professional conduct and appearance**; by realizing one’s own limitations and **seeking assistance when needed**; and by **using appropriate communication channels**

**Job Requirements**
- While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The staff member is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to pick up, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- The staff member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and commercial-scale kitchen equipment.
- The staff member may be required to travel locally for business and to work beyond normal business hours when necessary (with paid overtime).

**Experience/Minimum Qualifications Needed**

Language Skills
- Ability to effectively respond to questions from the Protocol Section, other staff, and the general public in English
- Additional conversational proficiency in Japanese OR Spanish a plus (**NOT** required)

**Other Skills**
- _**ABSOLUTELY MUST be able to maintain confidentiality**_ of the Ambassador, the Embassy, and all visitors
- MUST be **tactful**, **flexible**, and able to successfully **manage multiple tasks simultaneously**:

- MUST be a US citizen, green card-holder, or otherwise **legally permitted to work in the US**; Must be able to pass a background check if advanced in the hiring process
- Driver’s license preferred but not required
- Familiarity with Japanese cuisine or culture a plus

Pay: $17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance

Compensation package:

- Bonus opportunities
- Performance bonus

Payment frequency:

- Paid monthly

Schedule:

- Evenings as needed
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Washington, DC 20016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- janitorial or food service: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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