Evening Housekeeper - EC397, EC399
About The Position
The Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance within the Division of Capitol Square Services, is hiring a Housekeeping Professional to provide cleaning and custodial services in assigned buildings, including the General Assembly Building and other DGS properties in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The position supports a clean, safe, and healthy environment for tenants and visitors. The bureau serves state and legislative agencies across the Capitol Square complex and maintains buildings throughout the metropolitan Richmond area. The Housekeeper maintains cleanliness in high-traffic areas, restrooms, breakrooms, and entrances; replenishes supplies; responds to urgent cleaning and sanitation needs; handles trash and recycling; cleans and disinfects surfaces; supports event setup and cleanup; reports maintenance or safety issues; and responds professionally to requests from staff and visitors. The role requires operating industrial cleaning equipment and following safety practices when handling cleaning chemicals and supplies. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with some weekends and holidays. The position is based at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Virginia, and includes work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. Applicants must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Sponsorship is not provided, and eligibility to work will be verified at hire.
Requirements
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., including some weekends and holidays.
- Ability to perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks.
- Ability to work with others.
- Skill in operating industrial cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge and experience with cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces.
- Ability to understand and follow safety practices for cleaning chemicals and supplies, and familiarity with sanitation standards for a public facility.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move continuously for extended periods during the shift.
- Ability to reach, stretch, and work in various positions while performing routine cleaning tasks.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
- Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in custodial, housekeeping, or floor-care roles in commercial settings such as schools or government facilities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas, including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, breakrooms, and entrances.
- Restock paper products, soap, sanitizer, and other consumable supplies.
- Respond to spills, accidents, and urgent sanitation requests.
- Empty and reline trash and recycling receptacles.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms multiple times per shift.
- Dust, wipe, and spot-clean doors, glass, counters, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Monitor building appearance by addressing fingerprints, smudges, debris, and clutter.
- Support event setup and breakdown, including arranging chairs and tables and performing light cleanup.
- Report leaks, broken fixtures, safety hazards, and other maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.
- Respond professionally to requests from staff and visitors.
- Perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks while following safety practices and public-facility sanitation standards.
Benefits
- Affordable health benefits
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Paid life insurance
- Paid short- and long-term disability benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and other leave benefits
- Wellness programs
- State retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings and employer matching
- Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
