Housekeeper

Virginia Community College System; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College is seeking a full-time housekeeping staff member to maintain campus cleanliness and safety. The role requires overnight shifts and the ability to work around occupied spaces while maintaining discretion.

Hiring range is $29,353–$31,000 annually. This position is non-exempt and operates at MECC in Wise, VA. Apply with required documents; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Commercial cleaning experience in operating commercial floor care equipment.
• Accepts constructive feedback and implements direction in a positive and professional manner.
• W orks well independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within established time frames and quality standards.
• Ability to work in occupied academic and office spaces while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently during overnight hours with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and ownership of assigned areas.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and use of cleaning methods and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe MECC campus environment.
• May perform other duties as assigned, including emergency support.
• Work in a non-restricted, covered employee role in accordance with policy.

Skills

Cleaning methods/chemicals

Commercial cleaning experience

Accepts feedback

Independent work

Task completion

Confidentiality in occupied spaces

Self-motivation

Personal responsibility

Education

High school graduate

Knowledge of cleaning methods/chemicals

Tools

State Vehicle operation

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79071-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 29900148

Agency

Agency Mountain Empire Community College

Division

Division Mountain Empire Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $29,353 - $31,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Friday 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Mountain Empire Community College Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
The Housekeeping positions provide the total campus population an environmental safe and secure area for the fulfillment of the MECC educational purpose.
This position is designated as a covered employee in a non-restricted position in accordance with Department of Human Resource Management ( DHRM ) Policy 2.20. A non-restricted position is one that is funded by sources considered continuous or recurring, such as Educational and General Funds.
A covered employee is a salaried employee whose terms and conditions of employment are subject to the Virginia Personnel Act and who is employed in a classified position. In accordance with DHRM policies, covered employees accumulate paid leave, participate in state retirement, life insurance, and related plans, participate in the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program, are eligible to participate in the state health plan and flexible benefits program, and are subject to the provisions of all DHRM policies.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Commercial cleaning experience in operating commercial floor care equipment.
• Accepts constructive feedback and implements direction in a positive and professional manner.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within established time frames and quality standards.
• Ability to work in occupied academic and office spaces while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently during overnight hours with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and ownership of assigned areas.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and use of cleaning methods and chemicals.

Additional Considerations

Previous commercial cleaning experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Infrequent travel between MECC locations.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4821P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/03/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/17/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Contact Name

Contact Name Cory Darnell

Email

Phone Number

Phone Number 276-523-9081

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• License
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)