State Role Title: Housekeeping &/or Apparel Manager I
Hiring Range: $36,514.00-$41,609.00
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: General Assembly Building
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of General Services (DGS) makes it easier for government to do business – and Virginians to do business with government – by providing a broad range of services to citizens, the Commonwealth, and businesses. DGS has a diverse group of employees providing services ranging from facilities management, laboratory services, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more!
DGS’s Bureau of Facilities Management (BFM) is a customer-focused organization whose primary function is to provide a quality environment for the approximately 75 state agencies that occupy the facilities overseen by DGS, which includes over 40 buildings and about 6.45 million square feet of buildings and grounds at the seat of government. BFM strives to ensure tenants enjoy a clean, safe, efficient, and comfortable environment in and around the buildings it manages.
Want to be a part of our dedicated housekeeping team that maintains the new General Assembly Building located on the Capitol Complex? We are seeking a seasoned professional Housekeeping Supervisor who is committed to ensuring a clean, safe, efficient, and comfortable environment in and around the buildings being managed. Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, this position will supervise all housekeeping, set up and breakdown for special events, and provide furniture movement for the General Assembly Building. This is an evening-shift position; the hours of work are 3:45 PM to 11:45 PM including some holidays and weekends.
Excellent benefits package including healthcare and retirement! Supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available!
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge and experience of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces.
Experience planning, scheduling, and supervising the work of a multi-shift housekeeping staff for both comprehensive housekeeping and special events.
Demonstrated ability to develop, apply, and interpret policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of safety practices in the use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Working skills in the operation of power cleaning equipment, such as floor buffers and vacuums.
Experience in stripping, waxing floors and shampooing carpets.
Skilled in use of computers including e-mail, Microsoft Word & Excel.
Good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify conflict and resolve issues judiciously.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others.
Ability to manage time effectively and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Additional Considerations
This position has no preferred qualifications.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a DMV check.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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