Housekeeping Worker (M-F 5:15pm to 11:45pm)

Housekeeping Worker (M-F 5:15pm to 11:45pm)

Job Description:
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.

Housekeeping Worker: Hourly, wage Housekeeping Worker position scheduled to week days (Monday – Friday) a maximum of 29 hours per week with no fringe benefits. Work schedule will be 5:15pm to 11:45pm. Hourly rate is $14.70.

Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping and custodial duties to include cleaning rooms and offices; mopping, vacuuming, dusting and buffing floors; trash removal; cleaning restrooms and windows; and heavy cleaning including stripping and refinishing floors
• Sanitize and clean rooms as assigned and as needed
• Open buildings and classrooms. Lock classrooms and buildings
• Assist faculty, staff and students as needed on weekends
• May assist with set up for special events and weekend classes
• May assist with snow removal as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Required to work some holidays
• Must be able to complete the OSHA 10 hour class and Blood Born Pathogen Training

KSA’s/Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning
• Ability to lift and move furniture, supplies and equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty pounds
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures
• Ability to complete assigned duties in a timely manner
• Ability to work without close supervision required. Ability to maintain a high level of ethics and confidentiality in performance of all job duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in commercial cleaning and ability to operate custodial equipment, including floor buffer, preferred
• High school graduate or GED preferred

Please apply online at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72754. To be considered a state application and cover letter must be submitted.

For first consideration for the position, ALL required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on May 1, 2024.

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.