Housekeeping Day Porter - EC393

DHRM•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of General Services (DGS) Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance within the Division of Capitol Square Services is hiring a Housekeeping Day Porter to provide cleaning and custodial services at the General Assembly Building and other DGS-maintained properties in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for tenants and visitors. The Bureau serves approximately 75 state and legislative agencies and operates and maintains about 6.45 million square feet across the Capitol Complex and metropolitan Richmond area. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. It involves recurring cleaning tasks throughout the shift, including maintaining high-traffic areas, cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies, responding to urgent cleaning needs, and supporting building events. The employee must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions and perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds, and walking, standing, bending, reaching, and stretching for extended periods. DGS offers health benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance and disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation and other leave, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred savings and employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Ability to perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks.
Ability to 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.
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 the shift.
Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks that may require reaching, stretching, or working in various positions.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custodial, housekeeping, or floor care roles in commercial settings, such as schools or government facilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of high-traffic areas, including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, breakrooms, and entrances throughout the day.
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.
Maintain building appearance by addressing 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 requests from staff and visitors and provide customer-service-oriented support.
Perform assigned cleaning and custodial tasks while following written and oral instructions and applicable safety practices.