Housekeeping Day Porter - EC393
About The Position
The Department of General Services (DGS) Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance within the Division of Capitol Square Services is seeking a Housekeeping Day Porter to provide cleaning and custodial services in the General Assembly Building and other properties maintained by DGS in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The role supports a clean, safe, and healthy environment for tenants and visitors. DGS maintains facilities across the Capitol Complex and metropolitan Richmond area. The Day Porter maintains high-traffic areas, replenishes supplies, responds to urgent cleaning and sanitation needs, removes trash and recycling, cleans and disinfects restrooms, and spot-cleans surfaces. The position also supports event setup and breakdown, reports maintenance or safety issues, and responds professionally to staff and visitor requests. The required schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The work involves routine cleaning indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extended periods of walking, standing, bending, and moving. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Sponsorship is not provided, and confirmation of work eligibility is required at hire.
Requirements
- Ability to work the required Monday through Friday schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Ability to perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks and 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 safely and repeatedly lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds as needed.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and move continuously for extended periods during a shift.
- Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks requiring reaching, stretching, or working in various positions.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
- Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Must provide confirmation of eligibility to work at time of hire; sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in custodial, housekeeping, or floor care roles in commercial settings such as schools or government facilities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness in 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 and address fingerprints, smudges, debris, and clutter.
- Support event setup and breakdown, including arranging chairs and tables and performing light cleanup.
- Report maintenance issues such as leaks, broken fixtures, and safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
- Respond professionally to staff and visitor requests.
Benefits
- Health benefits at affordable pricing.
- 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, including 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
