Housekeeping Worker

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting
the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in
Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Virginia Department of Health
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is seeking a qualified candidate for a
Housekeeping Worker role.

Performs routine custodial and housekeeping services and assures security of the
buildings. Characteristic duties include: collecting trash, litter, and debris
from the buildings and grounds; vacuuming carpets; mopping floors; cleaning and
disinfecting restrooms; and setting up rooms for meetings and conferences.
Typically follows established guidelines for safety, security, and work
priority.

Typical Core Duties:
• Housekeeping
• Support Duties, which may include:
Sets up rooms for meetings and conferences as needed
Assists with moving furniture as needed
Distributes packages to various recipients/departments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist
the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency
declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours,
location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health
business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a
mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an
alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may
be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or
training.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of
immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles,
mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and
pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of
tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be
received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 state paid holidays (additional days
or hours maybe granted by the Governor), medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies
• Knowledge of safety practices as related to work
• Skill in the operation of manual power cleaning equipment
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to interact and communicate well with internal and external customers
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of position

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in housekeeping and the use of power cleaning equipment
• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency

Responsibilities

• collecting trash, litter, and debris from the buildings and grounds
• vacuuming carpets
• mopping floors
• cleaning and disinfecting restrooms
• setting up rooms for meetings and conferences
• Sets up rooms for meetings and conferences as needed
• Assists with moving furniture as needed
• Distributes packages to various recipients/departments

Benefits

• 13 state paid holidays (additional days or hours maybe granted by the Governor)
• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• sick, family/personal, and annual leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees