Facilities Service Associate, DAY

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond is one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States, housing over 50,000 works of art spanning 6,000 years. Its holdings include significant collections such as the largest public collection of Fabergé outside of Russia, the finest collection of Art Nouveau outside of Paris, and one of the nation’s finest collections of American art, alongside important collections of Chinese art, English silver, French Impressionism, Postimpressionism, British sporting art, and modern and contemporary art, as well as renowned South Asian, Himalayan, and African art. VMFA is the only US art museum open 365 days a year with free general admission and is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting art to encourage the study of the arts and enrich lives. The Facilities Services team works collaboratively to maintain the appealing appearance of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. They utilize skills gained through thorough training and experience to support the exhibits of artwork and the education of museum patrons. Additionally, they provide support to Enterprise by setting up and taking down areas for Special Events.

Requirements

Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals and supplies
Some knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment
Working skills in the operation of power cleaning equipment such as wet vacuums, floor scrubbers, high-speed floor buffers and vacuum cleaners
Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, to lift and move heavy objects, to move furniture, and to set up and take down events
Ability to give and receive instructions, and to read and write
Ability to work independently
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours
Ability to use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds

Nice To Haves

Prior custodial or housekeeping experience

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of cleaning tasks
Lift and move heavy objects
Move furniture
Set up and take down events

Benefits

Vacation and Other Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health Benefits
Sickness and Disability Program
Deferred Compensation with Cash Match
Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Retirement Plans
State Employee Resources
Agency-specific benefits such as complementary exhibition tickets and discounts on VMFA memberships, dining, shopping, classes & programs, and more.