Housekeeping Worker-Lead

Title: Housekeeping Worker-Lead

State Role Title: 79071

Hiring Range: $41,441 - $47,189

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NVMHI has an exciting new opportunity for team member to work for Day shift in our housekeeping department performing as Team Leader full time with benefits to Function as a Working Supervisor, inspect work of Housekeeping Workers to ensure
cleanliness standards are met. Make recommendation to Supervisor and Director on all Housekeeping Issues. Train new employees in proper cleaning methods and floor care. Continuously monitors Safety Practices. Assist in maintaining cleaning program to ensure the Institute is always in compliance with JCAHO and DOJ standards as well as the standards of any other inspection program. The successful candidate must have the ability to lift, stoop, bend, pull, push, reach, and stand for an extended period of time, have knowledge of cleaning methods and tools, capable of following oral and written instructions, and have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of NVMHI staff.


Perform other duties as assigned.

Day Shift Hours: 06:30 am to 3:15 pm with alternating weekends!

Minimum Qualifications

. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, pull, push, reach and stand for extended period of time.

. Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning supplies and equipment.

. Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.

. Ability to follow oral instructions.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemical, and equipment
• Demonstrate ability to lead work of others
• Ability to move and lift heavy objects
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculation
• Knowledge of floor and carpet care including stripping/waxing, buffing and extract/shampoo carpets.
Prior experience in stripping, waxing, and buffing floors and extracting/shampooing carpets.

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.

NVMHI only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

NVMHI offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.


Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
Contact Pathways
Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.
www.vadars.org
or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

NVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Bielonwu

Phone: (703) 323-2809

Email: tina.bielonwu@dbhds.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.