Part-Time DSC Housekeeping Assistant

DHRM; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Danville Science Center, part of The Science Museum of Virginia, is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant. You will maintain cleanliness inside exhibits and across exterior areas to ensure an inviting environment for all guests.

Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is required; after-hours schedule may apply. Prior housekeeping or sanitation experience is a plus, with opportunities to contribute to special events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials and chemicals.
• Strong communication skills for guest interactions.
• Ability to work independently with reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with safety practices when handling cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping tasks inside exhibits and across exterior areas.
• Ensure cleanliness to create inviting environments for visitors.
• Assist with setup for special events when needed.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Communication skills

Safety practices

Independence

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Title: Part-Time DSC Housekeeping Assistant

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $17.00/Hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Danville Science Center

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Danville Science Center is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Part-Time Housekeeping Assistant. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring an inviting environment for all guests by maintaining cleanliness both inside our exhibits and across the exterior of the facilities. From performing general housekeeping and sanitation tasks that support daily upkeep to exciting special events, your work helps bring the Science Museum’s mission to life: inspiring all Virginians to enrich their lives through science. If you take pride in your work and contributing to creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this is a part-time position and hours will vary each week based on operations but no more than up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov

The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials and sanitation standards for a public facility. Strong communication skills; reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with consistent transportation. Knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment. Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), frequent standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, and reaching. This position requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays and candidates must be available to work an after business hours (5 p.m.) Friday - Sunday evening schedule.

Prior housekeeping, janitorial, or sanitation experience is a plus.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum 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.

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.

Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]