Hostel Warden

**Job Description of Hostel Warden:

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- The Warden in a hostel is the main authority and executive in all matters relating to resident students' welfare, their discipline and messing as well as the administration and security of the particular hostel. Warden shall be responsible to the Provost for the proper maintenance and management of the hostel and of its attached mess.
- To assist the Senior Warden, each hostel has appropriate full time staff as well as two or three more wardens to look after general administration, mess, common room, health and recreational facilities, and maintenance and sanitation.
- Warden will supervise all matters concerning the functioning of the hostel, and will also hold charge of one of the portfolios, normally Warden (Administration).
- Warden will chair the meetings of the Wardens Committee in the hostel, which will be held as regularly as may be necessary, but at least once a month.
- Warden can transfer a resident from one wing of the hostel to another.
- Warden shall ensure proper checking by Office Incharge and shall verify the wage bills pertaining to the mess, sanitary and other staff provided by the private manpower service provider.
- Warden can sanction repairs to furniture in emergent cases.
- Warden will be responsible for proper pursuance of complaints relating to civil/electrical works, repairs/replacements of furniture, fittings etc.
- Warden can recommend overtime in accordance with rule.
- Warden can sanction or recommend leave in respect of mess and other staff of the hostel as per delegation of authority given in this Manual.
- The Warden will normally perform the following responsibilities as Warden (Administration).
- He/ She will allot hostel rooms and guest rooms and supervise them. (This function will not be delegated to any staff in the hostel)
- Will check the resident students register and the guest room register.
- Can permit stay of a resident-student's guest upto a period of 7 days.
- Will take disciplinary action for keeping any unauthorised guest.
- Will order double-locking of rooms of resident students and their re-opening, when required.
- Will take action for the eviction of defaulting resident students in consultation with the Senior Warden/Mess Warden for mess bill defaulters.
- Will be responsible for the overall security of the hostel and will coordinate his/her responsibility with the Security Officer of the University.
- Will periodically verify the furniture and fittings of the hostel with the assistance of the Caretaker, and take action for their repairs/replacement or for obtaining additional furniture.
- He/ She will be responsible for general matters relating to health with the advice of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
- Will look after the common room and the sports and cultural programmes of the hostel and will regulate disbursements out of the hostel's recreation grant.
- Will ensure maintenance of discipline and decorum in the common room.
- Can permit the common room to stay open beyond the prescribed hour on a special occasion.
- Will pursue, at appropriate level, all complaints relating to common room items like television.
- He/She will be responsible for all matters relating to hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness of the hostel in consultation with/ upon the advice of the CMO.
- Will supervise the work of the sanitation staff, keep a control over their attendance and maintain the Attendance Register.
- Can grant Casual Leave to the sanitation staff and recommend regular leave to the Sr. Warden/ Provost as per delegation of authority given in the Manual.
- Shall ensure implementation of the Minimum Wage Act and other contractual obligations by the private manpower service provider towards the sanitary staff under contract.
- With the assistance of the Mess Committee, he/she will supervise the functioning of the mess and the working of the Mess Managers/Supervisors, Cooks and Helpers under his/her charge.
- Will keep a watch over the cleanliness of the dining hall and the kitchen and of the food prepared.
- Will conduct regular inspection of the kitchen room and the dining hall, especially when the residents take their meals.
- Will enforce discipline and decorum in the dining hall.
- Will supervise the system of purchases of mess stores, provision etc.
- Will ensure that stores are kept in good and efficient condition.
- Will check and certify the bills received from suppliers with reference to the stock register.
- Will investigate cases of shortage/excess of stores.
- Will be responsible for drawl of temporary advance when necessary and for keeping watch over its adjustment.
- Can sanction mess rebate and lunch rebate in accordance with Mess rebate rules.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance, Volunteer

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Hostel Warden: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person