Environmental Services (Housekeeping)

DHRM•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC), an intermediate care facility operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is seeking dependable and detail-oriented staff for its Environmental Services Housekeeping team. The role helps maintain a clean, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents and employees at a facility serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The employee performs routine cleaning in resident rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas; follows established cleaning and infection-control procedures; uses and maintains cleaning equipment safely; disposes of trash and recycling according to facility guidelines; and promptly reports maintenance issues or safety concerns to a supervisor. The position is designated essential personnel and may be required during emergencies or facility needs. Employees must be available to work different shifts and overtime as requested. The stated schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and may include holidays. Continued employment requires successful completion of the facility’s five-day pre-service training program for Direct Support Professional Staff, covering person-centered approaches, CPR/First Aid, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical/behavioral management. Additional training in behavior management and crisis intervention is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
General knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies.
Knowledge of safety practices related to housekeeping work.
Self-directed and motivated, with good attention to detail.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions to perform required tasks.
Successfully complete the facility’s pre-service training program for continued employment.
Availability to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested; the stated schedule may include holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing cleaning, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, and other utility tasks.

Responsibilities

Clean resident rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas by dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.
Follow established cleaning procedures and infection-control standards.
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
Dispose of trash and recycling according to facility guidelines.
Promptly report maintenance issues and safety concerns to the supervisor.
Work different shifts and overtime as requested, and work during emergencies or facility needs as essential personnel.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan choices.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
13 paid holidays.
Paid time off, including sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, and parental leave.
Life and long-term care insurance.
Virginia Retirement System membership in a 401(a) defined benefit plan.
Commonwealth deferred compensation plan.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness offerings.
Employee discounts.
Career advancement opportunities.