Housekeeper GAB EC401 EC408 EC410

Title: Housekeeper GAB - EC401 EC408 EC410

State Role Title:Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $32212.00 - $37562.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:General Assembly Bldg

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services (DGS) Bureau of Facilities Management (BFM) is a customer-focused organization whose primary function is to provide a quality environment for the approximately 75 state agencies that occupy the facilities overseen by DGS which includes over 40 buildings and about 6.45 million square feet of buildings and grounds at the seat of government. OFM strives to ensure tenants enjoy a clean safe efficient and comfortable environment in and around the buildings it manages.

We are looking for qualified professional Housekeepers who take pride in keeping the workplace a clean safe & healthy environment for our tenants and visitors. These positions will provide excellent cleaning and custodial services for the new General Assembly Building located in downtown Richmond Virginia. The positions are full-time and the normal work hours for this position are 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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 perform various assigned cleaning/custodial tasks.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Applicant must be able to routinely lift push or pull 20 pounds and occasionally lift push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work required schedule of Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime during General Assembly sessions which may include holidays and weekends during GA sessions.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of and experience with cleaning techniques & methods for a wide variety of surfaces is preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of and experience with cleaning chemicals & industrial custodial equipment is preferred.
  
  
• Experience in stripping waxing and/or shampooing floors is preferred.

Special Instructions

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 selected candidate must 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.

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.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities individuals with disabilities Veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.