Part - Time Housekeeper

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Science Museum is currently seeking a Part-Time Housekeeper to join our Housekeeping Team to ensure that the Science Museum is clean on a daily basis, as well as for special events. As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for following the Science Museum's cleaning protocols to ensure that all areas are clean and provide guests with the best possible experience. You will also be responsible for cleaning the event spaces before, during, and after each event. The Science Museum has four levels that are cleaned and maintained throughout the day, as well as dedicated event spaces that require regular attention. It is important that you have considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials, as well as sanitation standards for a public facility. You should also be familiar with safety practices when using chemicals and cleaning equipment, and have experience operating power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners. Additionally, you should be able to perform a range of cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching. Good oral communication skills are essential for this position. This position requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 20-25 hours a week but no more than a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials and sanitation standards for a public facility.
Knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
Working skills in the operation of power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners.
Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), frequent standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, and reaching.
Good oral communication skills.
Availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior housekeeping experience, preferably in a large multi-building environment, a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Science Museum is clean on a daily basis, as well as for special events.
Follow the Science Museum's cleaning protocols to ensure that all areas are clean and provide guests with the best possible experience.
Clean the event spaces before, during, and after each event.
Clean and maintain four levels of the museum throughout the day.
Regularly attend to dedicated event spaces.