Housekeeper/Events Worker - 2nd Shift

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening hours

Job summary

The Library of Virginia is seeking a part-time evening Housekeeper/Event Worker to provide a full range of housekeeping and event support services. Normal work hours are 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM with the ability to work Monday through Friday, and potential shifts from 4:00 PM to midnight as needed, including Saturdays for special events.

Responsibilities include sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, restocking supplies, and setting up event spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping in public, private, or institutional settings.
• Experience supporting events and meetings in public/private/institutional settings.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand spoken directions.
• Ability to lift and handle loads up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to bend and stoop.
• Ability to work with a variety of cleaning products and solutions.
• Ability to work 5:00 PM–9:30 PM Monday–Friday and 4:00 PM–midnight as needed; Saturdays for events.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Basic Housekeeping Tasks
• 20% - Restroom Cleaning
• 15% - Exterior Cleaning
• 15% - Event Support Services
• 10% - Maintain Equipment & Supplies
• 5% - Other duties as needed

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Event support experience

Cleaning techniques

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Ladder use

Evening hours availability

Job description

Title: Housekeeper/Events Worker - 2nd Shift

State Role Title:Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Hiring Range: $18.00 an hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: The Library of Virginia

Location:The Library of Virginia

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Library of Virginia is seeking a part-time evening Housekeeper/Event Worker to provide a full range of housekeeping and event support services. Normal work hours are 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM with the ability to work Monday through Friday. Selected candidates must also be available to work from 4:00 PM to midnight Monday through Friday, as needed, with the ability to work additional hours on Saturdays from as early as 8:30 AM to as late as midnight for special events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, trash collection and removal, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, restocking supplies, setting up and arranging furniture for events and disassembling after events. To be successful in this position, in addition to the qualifications listed, you will need to value working for an agency that fosters a diverse, open, inclusive, team-oriented work environment.

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple available positions.

Core Responsibilities

• 35% - Basic Housekeeping Tasks
• 20% - Restroom Cleaning
• 15% - Exterior Cleaning
• 15% - Event Support Services
• 10% - Maintain Equipment & Supplies
• 5% - Other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in housekeeping in a public, private, or institutional setting;
• Demonstrated experience in supporting special events and meetings in a public, private, or institutional setting;
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand spoken directions;
• Ability to lift and handle loads up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to bend and stoop;
• Ability to work with and tolerate exposure to a variety of cleaning products and solutions;
• Ability to work normal hours of 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Monday through Friday, and be available to work from 4:00 PM to midnight Monday through Friday, if needed;
• Ability to work additional hours on Saturdays from as early as 8:30 AM to as late as midnight for special events.

Additional Considerations

• Commercial cleaning experience preferred.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to [phone]. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Howe

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.