Part-Time DSC Housekeeping Assistant

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Danville Science Center is hiring a part-time Housekeeping Assistant to help provide an inviting environment for guests by maintaining cleanliness inside exhibits and across the exterior of the facilities. The role includes general housekeeping and sanitation tasks supporting daily upkeep and special events, contributing to the Science Museum’s mission of inspiring Virginians to enrich their lives through science.

Hours vary according to operations and average no more than 29 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. The position requires availability for after-business-hours shifts (after 5 p.m.) Friday through Sunday, as well as nights, weekends, and holidays. No state benefits are provided.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards for a public facility.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
• Consistent transportation.
• Knowledge of safety practices when using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform varied cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, pushing and pulling, bending, and reaching.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, including an after-business-hours schedule (after 5 p.m.) Friday through Sunday evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping, janitorial, or sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness inside exhibits and across the exterior of the facilities.
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation tasks for daily upkeep and special events.
• Use cleaning techniques, materials, equipment, and chemicals in accordance with safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Perform cleaning activities that may involve lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, standing and walking frequently, pushing and pulling, bending, and reaching.

What This Job Offers

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