GAB Housekeeping Day Porter - EC403

  • 5086636
  • Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
  • Henrico, Virginia, United States, 23228
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • Department of General Services
  • Trades and Operations
  • Full-Time (Salaried)
  • Closing at: Jul 29 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • Department of General Services

Title: GAB Housekeeping Day Porter - EC403

State Role Title: Housekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $32,212.00 - $37,562.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: General Assembly Building

Agency Website: https://www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM) within the Division of Capital Square Services (DCSS) is looking to hire multiple skilled Housekeeping Professionals. BFM is a customer-focused organization that provides high quality, cost effective and timely services for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. We operate and maintain approximately 6.45 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and monuments.

We are looking for skilled Housekeeping Workers who take pride in keeping the workplace a clean, safe & healthy environment for our tenants and visitors of the Commonwealth's newly constructed General Assembly Building (GAB) located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. These housekeeping workers will be responsible for providing a variety of cleaning/custodial services to their assigned building.


Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Uses a variety of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces such as tables, walls, floors or equipment.
  • Required work hours for this position is 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, with some weekends and holidays.

We've got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid short- and long-term disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ability to perform various assigned cleaning/custodial tasks.

  • Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment.

  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

  • Ability to work assigned schedule of 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday.

Additional Considerations

  • Knowledge of safety practices in using cleaning chemicals and supplies and must be familiar with the sanitation standards for a public facility.

  • Knowledge of and experience with cleaning techniques & methods for a wide variety of surfaces is preferred.

  • Knowledge of and experience with cleaning chemicals & industrial custodial equipment is preferred.

  • Experience in stripping, waxing, and/or shampooing floors is preferred.

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.

Online applications must be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application. 

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910. 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after 5 business days. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.   

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. 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.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background 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.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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