Housekeeper; 1st Shift

Overview

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Summary:

The Housekeeper position represents the department with the University community and its visitors. They are expected to behave in a professional manner, keep informed of departmental and University policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to employment obligations including complying with attendance and clocking in and out on time.

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: Student Commons

Department Summary: The Commons serves as the heart of the VCU community, fostering student growth and learning by cultivating leadership skills and social responsibility, championing inclusivity and equity, providing dynamic gathering spaces that encourage meaningful connections, and acting as a student‑focused organization that emphasizes shared decision‑making and holistic development through employment and involvement.

The Housekeeper position represents the department with the University community and its visitors. They are expected to behave in a professional manner, keep informed of departmental and University policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to employment obligations, comply with attendance and clocking in and out on time, work with other University Facilities staff as part of a team, be flexible with schedule to accommodate emergency situations such as staffing shortages and snow removal, perform regular shift cleaning and special projects as assigned, maintain the University Student Commons and surrounding outdoor areas in compliant, clean condition, and uphold the highest industry standards through individual work and team effort.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Significant housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of standard housekeeping procedures and other housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to work within established guidelines (independently and as part of a team).
• Ability to read, hear, and follow spoken/written directions, instructions, and schedules, and fill out reports with written descriptions of work completion.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 75 pounds routinely.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, bend over, climb, and walk for extended periods as required to perform work assignments.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Duties include, but are not limited to, snow and ice removal, clean up associated with water or fire damage, and special event support.
• Ability to clean up to 28,000–35,000 square feet of cleanable space per eight‑hour work day, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week.
• Ability to work rotating weekends required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or high school equivalency preferred.
• One year of custodial work experience is preferred.
• Requires a basic knowledge of English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English, and understand product label instructions and university policies and procedures.
• Must be able to relate custodial and maintenance problems clearly to the supervisor and/or the Work Management Center.
• Will be required to complete a training program in building cleaning.

Salary Range: $33,280

Benefits: All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

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Job Title:

50131N – Housekeeper FM 1

State Role Code: 70971