Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange
US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency
18067 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Tel: 1-804-589-1924; Fax: 1-804-589-1949
JOB DESCRIPTION: WATKINS GLEN KOA
LOCATION: WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
EMPLOYER
JOB TITLE
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WATKINS GLEN KOA, WATKINS GLEN, NY
1710 Route 414 South, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
Groundskeeper/Housekeeper/Shower/Recreation (Males)
JOB DESCIPTION
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Groundskeeper: Hard manual work for male students. Picking up trash,
cleaning fire pits, clean bathhouses/bathrooms mowing, weed whacking,
general maintenance of the landscape. Water flowers. A student might
need to be able to operate machinery such as lawnmowers and weed
eaters, in addition to hand tools such as trimmers, shovels, and rakes, etc.
Housekeeper/Shower Crew: General cleaning, clean bathrooms,
kitchens, making beds, cleaning common area, work in the laundry,
vacuuming, etc. Deep cleaning of shower house, bathrooms, scrubbing
cleaning windows, floors
Additional work at Recreations department might be required: running
activities for campers, laser tag, waterslide, bumper boats, zip line, etc.
Students should be prepared to live and work at very remote location in
northern New York state
Students have to be prepared for high and low occupancy and work as
many as possible hours during high peak business and expect low hours
during the slow weeks of operation! July and August are busiest months
Intermediate
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ENGLISH LEVEL
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EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION
WORK DATES
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HOURLY RATE PAY
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AVERAGE # OF HOURS
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PAYCHECK FREQUENCY
MEAL DISCOUNT
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TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
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GROOMING CODE
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REASONABLE EXPECTATION
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HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING ADDRESS
COST OF HOUSING
HOUSING COLLECTION
HOUSING DEPOSIT
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Earliest Work Start Date: June 1
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Latest Work Start Date: June 8
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Earliest Work End Date: September 5
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Latest Work End Date: September 15
$10.00 per regular hour. Overtime is $15.00 after 40 hours per week only.
OT not guaranteed and available only with supervisor approval.
32 - 40 average hours per week (After orientation, training & achievement
of satisfactory performance)
Paychecks paid weekly
Yes No
Living close to the work site in the dorm/house. Students should chip in for
gas for weekly transportation to stores, bank, and/or post office
Shirts are provided. Please bring the following items with you: 1.Khaki
pants 2.Tuck in shirts 3.Black or brown belt 4. Comfortable shoes, no
sandals
Yes. Facial hair for men should be clean shaven and hair above collar
length. Good personal hygiene is a must, including daily shower and bath
and use of deodorant. No visible tattoos or facial piercing during work
Much depends on the economic conditions in the U.S. during your
employment here. We can make no guarantee of overtime or the
availability of second (part-time) jobs. If you find a part time job, please
make sure that you prioritize your obligation to your primary
employer. Any second or new jobs must be vetted and approved by
Janus International. It will be very hard to find second/part time job at
Watkins Glen area, since site is isolated
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1710 Route 414 South, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
The housing rate is $Free. Students pay for utilities and /or any overuse or
damages
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Payroll Deduction
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Yes. $50. Deposit Due Date: Upon arrival. Deposit will be deducted from
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1 and 2
.HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUND
HOUSING FEATURES
HOUSING AMENITIES
*Some of the housing amenities may
no longer be available upon your
arrival.
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paycheck. Deposit is non-refundable
Yes. $50 is non-refundable
Housing is dormitory style with 2-4 students per room
J-1 employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their own
room
Students per room:
1-2
2-4
Furniture (dorm style):
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Shared Kitchen:
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Public Internet access:
YES
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Shared Bathroom:
YES (4-6 people)
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SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
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Suite 201 100 West Church St, Elmira, NY, 14901
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
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SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE
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The Social Security Administration suggests that you wait ten days after
arrival to apply. Employer provides assistance in applying for Social
Security Number. It usually takes 2-4 weeks before the Social Security
Cards arrive
www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION
AREA INFORMATION
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
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WHAT TO WEAR
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INFORMATION WEBSITE
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NEAREST CITY
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TRANSPORTATION
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AREA DETAILS
AREA FACTS
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ADDITONAL INFORMATION
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Summer temperature from the 50s to 90s F (10s - 30s C)
www.weather.com
Clothing for mild, warm weather: comfortable shoes, shorts, rain jacket
Job sites: www.janus-international.com, http://watkinsglenkoa.com/
Visitor sites: http://watkinsglenkoa.com/area.html
Watkins Glen, NY – 5 miles
Ithaca, NY – 30 miles
Rochester, NY – 90 miles
New York, NY – 250 miles
Great Rochester International Airport (ROC)
The employer will pick up students from Great Rochester International
Airport only. Students can also arrive at the closest to the work site
Greyhound bus locations in Elmira, NY or Ithaca, NY. Students have to let
the employer know at least seven days ahead about their date and time
of arrival to Northern New York State area, for employer to make
arrangements to pick them up
Public Transportation:
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Watkins Glen International NASCAR racetrack:
YES
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Museums (Corning, Watkins Glen, NY):
YES
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Public Library (Montour, Watkins Glen towns, NY):
YES
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Bank:
YES (Watkins Glen, Elmira town, NY)
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Activities Info: http://watkinsglenkoa.com/area.html
From http://watkinsglenkoa.com: Watkins Glen KOA Campground is a
complete Camping Resort located in the Heart of the Fabulous Finger
Lakes Region of New York State. Specialize in the Family Vacation, Family
Reunions, and BIG RIG tourists. The Full Hook-Up Sites have Cable, and
there is a fiber optic line dedicated for wireless high-speed internet
throughout the RV Park
Your job may not be available if you arrive late. When you obtain your
travel itinerary, please email it to Janus International at [email protected]. Please note that you are responsible for verifying your
university schedule before your travel arrangements. You must obtain
approval from Janus International and/or your employer of any changes in
your Job Start or Job Ending dates prior to your arrival in the U.S. If your
employer is unable to accept that change, they have the right to cancel
your Job Agreement. After your arrival in the U.S., any unauthorized early
departure from your program or from your employer may result in loss of
deposit or program cancellation
All information is current as of today (January 2017), some changes
may apply
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