HousekeeperVirginia Department of Human Resource Management • Fairfax, VA, US

Housekeeper

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management • Fairfax, VA, US

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Housekeeper

The Housekeeper, with supervision, performs general custodial services as directed within the campus housing system comprised of over 6,500 beds within over forty (40) residential facilities.

Custodial Services

Cleans, vacuums, and mops common areas, hallways, and stairwells in residential facilities;
Cleans laundry rooms, including but not limited to, mopping floors and wiping down machines in residential facilities;
Cleans balconies and sidewalks in and around residence halls;
Cleans bathrooms, removes trash (daily), moves and spot cleans furniture, and shampoos carpets;
Cleans student rooms (furniture, windows, ledges, doors, closets) during building transitions or student check-out;
Daily pick-up of exterior community grounds;
Cleans selected offices and classrooms to include desks, dusting, window ledges, window glass, furniture, doors, vacuuming, white boards and emptying trash;
Makes minor repairs to student room furniture;
Installs window treatments, as directed, and replace light bulbs;
Pick-up and disposal of trash from residential buildings to designated trash collection location;
Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment as needed; and
During performance of duties, note and report items to supervisor requiring repair of any suspicious or unlawful items around the facility.

Department Duties and Related Tasks

Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate supervisor;

Communicates to Lead Housekeeper the need for additional cleaning supplies to maintain the appropriate level in respective housekeeping closets;

Establishes and maintains a positive and operative working relationship with members of the department and the campus community; effectively performs in a service environment;

Follows all State, University and departmental policies, procedures and practices;

Considered an essential employee for Housing and Residence Life in regard to severe weather;

Required to work on a rotating basis to ensure evening and weekend coverage;

Subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management;

Performs snow and ice removal as directed;

Maintains acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting deadlines;

Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports;

When instructed, attends and participates effectively in training sessions and meetings; and

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Related work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;

General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous cleaning chemicals;

Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions and schedules;

Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with students, faculty and staff;

Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures;

Ability to work independently, without close supervision;

Ability to remain calm during stress periods; and

Due the nature of the position involving frequent verbal contact and requirement to read and follow safety protocols, candidates should command the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent;

Prior University residential, hotel or multi-residential community housekeeping experience;

Experience in use of mechanical cleaning equipment; and

Bilingual abilities (English / Spanish).

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Housekeeper at

Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

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Housekeeper • Fairfax, VA, US