Housekeeper - Temporary

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College is seeking a part-time housekeeping attendant for the midnight shift. Responsibilities include floor care, cleaning classrooms, laboratories, restrooms, and offices, ensuring a safe and clean campus environment.

A high school diploma is required; experience with commercial cleaning and MSDS familiarity preferred. The position may involve other duties during emergencies; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and chemicals.
• Experience operating commercial floor care equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Respect for confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, classrooms and laboratories.
• Clean restrooms and offices; perform special projects as needed.
• Follow safety and cleaning procedures; work as part of a housekeeping team.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning chemicals

Commercial floor care

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Discretion

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSDS familiarity

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79071-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 299W0856

Agency

Agency Mountain Empire Community College

Division

Division Mountain Empire Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $12.77 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part 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

Up to 29 hours per week during the midnight shift of 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

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 environmentally safe and secure area for the fulfillment of the MECC educational purpose. Focus is given to floor care, classrooms and laboratories, restrooms, offices, and special projects.

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

KSAs necessary to be successful in the position

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Commercial cleaning experience in operating commercial floor care equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the confidential nature of our college business.
• Ability to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
• Able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Is reliable, responsible, and dependable when fulfilling obligations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Commercial cleaning experience.
Familiar with material safety data sheets.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3319P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 10/31/2026

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/29/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/04/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Contact Name

Cory Darnell

Email

Phone Number

Phone Number 276-523-9081

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.