Houskeeping Assistant

Title: Houskeeping Assistant

Hiring Range: $13.15-$13.58

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Virginia Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Applies appropriate cleaning techniques, procedures and the use of products/equipment to a broad range of surfaces while engaged in a range of housekeeping duties which include but is not limited to sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming and waste/trash removal. Housekeeping service also includes routine replenishment of supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand soaps, deodorants, cleaning-up of body fluids and body waste. Keeps housekeeping storage and housekeeping cart clean and organized. Equipment utilized is cleaned after each use, and properly stored. Equipment malfunctions and repair needs are brought to Supervisors’ attention. Maintains records/reports/data associated with detail cleaning, discharge/terminal cleaning and periodic cleaning requirements. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within Environmental Services’ mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

None

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma preferred.

Special Instructions: 

RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Criminal History Check and Pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required. Preference given to veterans provided they meet all of the state requirements. This is a continuous recruitment position so applications will be held for 90 days if positions are not available. Completed state application is required to be considered for this position. Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.

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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.