Environmental Services (Housekeeping)
About The Position
Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) is seeking dependable, detail-oriented team members to help maintain facility cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance, supporting a healthy and comfortable environment for residents and employees. SEVTC is an intermediate care facility operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered supports. This is an essential-personnel position, and the employee may be required to work during emergencies or other facility needs. Employees may be assigned different shifts and overtime as requested. The stated schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and may include holidays. New hires must successfully complete the facility’s five-day preservice training program for Direct Support Professional Staff as a condition of continued employment. Training topics include person-centered approaches, CPR and first aid certification, TOVA, medication administration, nutritional management, and physical and behavioral management. 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 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.
- Successful completion of the facility’s preservice training program is required for continued employment.
- Ability to work different shifts and overtime as requested, including during emergencies or facility needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing cleaning, dusting, dry mopping, wet mopping, and other utility tasks.
Responsibilities
- Clean resident rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas, including 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 or safety concerns to the supervisor.
Benefits
- Health insurance with multiple plan choices.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 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 insurance.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Retirement membership in the Virginia Retirement System defined benefit plan.
- Commonwealth deferred compensation plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness benefits.
- Employee discounts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
