Part - Time Housekeeper

DHRM • Richmond, VA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to keep the museum clean daily and for special events. The Housekeeper follows the museum’s cleaning protocols and maintains guest-ready conditions throughout its four levels and dedicated event spaces. Event spaces must be cleaned before, during, and after each event. The position is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, up to a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Applicants must apply online. Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check; employment verification, including current or previous supervisory references, will be conducted. New employees’ Form I-9 information is entered into the Federal E-Verify system.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials, and of sanitation standards for a public facility.
• Knowledge of safety practices when using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• Working skills in operating power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
• Ability to perform varied cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, pushing and pulling, bending, and reaching.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping experience, preferably in a large multi-building environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the Science Museum’s areas throughout the day in accordance with museum cleaning protocols.
• Clean event spaces before, during, and after each event.
• Use cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment safely and according to sanitation standards for a public facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed