Event Cleaner - Downtown Richmond - Part-Time

SVM Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

ServiceMaster Services in Richmond, VA is hiring Event Cleaners to join our team. You will assist before, during, and after events to keep venues clean and guest-ready.

We offer a part-time/on-call schedule with shifts 1–3 per week, mornings, evenings, or overnight. Training is provided; prior custodial experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual; events run on a schedule.
• Detail-oriented with sharp observation to keep spaces clean.
• Available for nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Custodial or janitorial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Before and during the event: keep restrooms stocked, clean, and presentable.
• Clear trash from concourses, seating areas, and common spaces as it accumulates.
• Wipe down high-touch surfaces, tables, and counters.
• Respond quickly to spills and other urgent needs.
• Stay in contact with the event manager for fast handling of requests.
• After the event: break down the venue, trash removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming.
• Deep-clean restrooms and return the space turnover-ready for the next event.
• Collect and sort waste and recycling; operate vacuums, mops, brooms safely.

Skills

Dependable

Detail oriented

Courteous

Standing/Walking

Nights/weekends

Team player

Custodial experience

Job description

Job Title: Event Cleaner

Now Hiring: Event Cleaners - $18/hour - Downtown Richmond, VA

Do you like being where the action is? Sporting events, graduations, concerts, and private galas all need a crew that keeps the space spotless while guests enjoy the show. That crew is us, and we're hiring.

No experience required. We train you. Bring reliability and pride in your work, and we'll handle the rest.

The Basics

• Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Location: Downtown Richmond, VA venues
• Shift length: 4 hours
• Schedule: 1–3 shifts per week, mornings, evenings, or overnight - weekdays and weekends. Also includes the winter holiday season (November through January).Shifts follow the event calendar, so tell us your availability and we'll match you to it.
• Type: Part-time / on-call

What You'll Do

Before and during the event

• Keep restrooms stocked, clean, and presentable while guests are in the building
• Clear trash from concourses, seating areas, and common spaces as it accumulates
• Wipe down high-touch surfaces, tables, and counters
• Respond quickly to spills and other immediate needs
• Stay in contact with the event manager so urgent requests get handled fast

After the event

• Break down and clear the venue: trash removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
• Deep-clean restrooms
• Return the space to turnover-ready condition for the next event
• Collect and sort waste and recycling, keeping disposal areas organized
• Operate vacuums, mops, brooms, and other equipment safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For

• Dependable and on time - event schedules don't wait
• Detail-oriented; you notice the thing everyone else walked past
• Courteous and professional around guests, since you're working in front of the public
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 lbs for a full shift
• Available for some nights, weekends, and holidays
• Works well on a crew and takes direction from a supervisor
• Prior custodial, housekeeping, janitorial, or event cleaning experience is a plus but not required

Why ServiceMaster Services

We've served Virginia since 1974, and a lot of our people have been with us for years - that doesn't happen by accident. It happens because we pay competitively, promote from within, and treat the people doing the work like the reason the business exists. Steady pay, a schedule built around your availability, and a team that actually shows up for each other.

ServiceMaster Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.