Housekeeping Day Porter - EC393

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave benefits

Job summary

Department of General Services (DGS) in Richmond, Virginia seeks a skilled Housekeeping Day Porter for the General Assembly Building and other current properties. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for tenants and visitors while performing a variety of cleaning duties.

Ideal candidates will follow safety practices, operate cleaning equipment, and report issues promptly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Ability to work schedule Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 3:45PM.
• Perform various assigned cleaning/custodial tasks.
• Ability to work with others.
• Skilled in operating industrial cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, equipment and chemicals for a variety of surfaces.
• Must follow safety practices when using cleaning chemicals and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas (lobbies, hallways, restrooms, breakrooms, entrances).
• Restock supplies (paper products, soap, sanitizer).
• Respond to spills, accidents, or urgent sanitation needs.
• Empty and relining trash/recycling receptacles; keep areas odor-free.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms multiple times per shift.
• Dusting and spot-cleaning surfaces (doors, glass, counters, fixtures).
• Monitor building appearance and address fingerprints, debris, clutter.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown (chairs, tables, light cleanup).
• Report maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide customer-service-oriented support to staff and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleaning equipment

Safety practices

Lifting 20 lbs

Indoor/outdoor work

Job description

Title: Housekeeping Day Porter - EC393

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $33,280 - $38,897

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: General Assembly Building (Richmond, VA)

Agency Website: http://dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM) within the Division of Capitol Square Services (DCSS) is looking to hire a skilled Housekeeping Professional. BFM is a customer-focused organization that provides high quality, cost effective and timely services for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. We operate and maintain approximately 6.45 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and monuments. We are seeking a skilled Housekeeping Day Porter who takes pride in keeping the workplace a clean, safe & healthy environment for our tenants and visitors of the Commonwealth's newly constructed General Assembly Building (GAB) and other properties maintained by DGS, located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. These housekeeping workers will be responsible for providing a variety of cleaning/custodial services to their assigned building.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining cleanliness of high-traffic areas such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, breakrooms, and entrances throughout the day
  
• Restocking supplies including paper products, soap, sanitizer, and other consumables
  
• Responding to immediate cleaning needs like spills, accidents, or urgent sanitation requests
  
• Emptying and relining trash and recycling receptacles to keep areas clean and odor-free
  
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms multiple times per shift to maintain hygiene standards
  
• Dusting, wiping, and spot-cleaning surfaces including doors, glass, counters, and fixtures
  
• Monitoring and maintaining building appearance by addressing fingerprints, smudges, debris, and clutter
  
• Supporting event setup and breakdown such as arranging chairs, tables, or light cleanup
  
• Reporting maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, broken fixtures, safety hazards) to the appropriate personnel
• Providing customer-service-oriented support to staff and visitors by responding to requests professionally.

We've got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid short- and long-term disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work required schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 3:45PM.
  
• Ability to perform various assigned cleaning/custodial tasks.
  
• Ability to work with others.
  
• Skilled in operating industrial cleaning equipment.
  
• This position requires knowledge and experience with cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces.
  
• Individuals must understand and follow safety practices in using cleaning chemicals and supplies, and must be familiar with the sanitation standards for a public facility.
  
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. safely and repeatedly as needed
  
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move continuously for extended periods of time during the shift
  
• Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks that may require reaching, stretching, or working in various positions
  
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions

Additional Considerations

• Experience in custodial, housekeeping, or floor care roles within commercial settings, such as schools or government facilities

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future.

Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

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 atAHP Letteror 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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]