Housekeeping Assistant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves applying appropriate cleaning techniques, procedures, and the use of products/equipment to a broad range of surfaces. Duties include sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming, and waste/trash removal. The position also includes replenishing supplies like paper towels and toilet paper, and cleaning up body fluids and waste. The Housekeeping Assistant will maintain a clean and organized housekeeping storage and cart, ensure equipment is cleaned and properly stored after use, and report any equipment malfunctions or repair needs to supervisors. The role requires adherence to department and facility policies and procedures, and maintaining records/reports/data associated with various cleaning requirements. Additionally, the position may involve performing other assigned duties within the Environmental Services' mission to meet the facility's needs and assisting in emergency declarations.

Requirements

Some knowledge in the use of cleaning devices such as brooms, mops, buffers, and other cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

Applies appropriate cleaning techniques, procedures and the use of products/equipment to a broad range of surfaces.
Performs sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming and waste/trash removal.
Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soaps.
Cleans up body fluids and body waste.
Keeps housekeeping storage and housekeeping cart clean and organized.
Cleans equipment after each use and properly stores it.
Reports equipment malfunctions and repair needs to supervisors.
Performs all functions of the job by adhering to department and facility policies and procedures.
Maintains records/reports/data associated with detail cleaning, discharge/terminal cleaning and periodic cleaning requirements.
Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within Environmental Services’ mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.