Housekeeping Worker

Housekeeping Worker

Southside Virginia Community College is currently accepting applications for a Housekeeper position for second shift. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual who is committed to supporting the College's mission by helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our campus. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring classrooms, offices, common areas, and other facilities are clean, sanitary, and well-maintained for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Some of the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly conditions throughout interior buildings and exterior grounds areas.
• Performs housekeeping duties, including cleaning classrooms and restrooms; sweeping, damp mopping, cleaning spills, and emptying trash
• Performs floor maintenance duties, including stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floors as assigned.
• Coordinates and assists with setting up equipment and furniture for events, meetings, and other campus activities, as needed
• Conducts periodic rounds of campus buildings and parking lots to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, facilities, and equipment, reporting any concerns to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor.
• Responds to requests and assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors by helping with directions, addressing clean-up needs, and offering general support as needed
• Assist with building evacuations during emergencies and helps obtain assistance for medical and security emergencies
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including different shifts, weekends, and special events, to meet operational needs
• Assists with the distribution of campus mail and delivery of outgoing mail to the local Post Office, as needed
• Performs preventive maintenance and monitors mechanical systems during shift, and reports any problems to the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
• Secures campus facilities by locking and unlocking doors and ensuring lights and unused equipment are properly turned on or off.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in performing cleaning tasks, floor care, restroom cleaning, and general custodial care
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals and supplies, and of safety practices as related to the work
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate manual and power equipment
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service
• Ability to read and understand product labels, handling instructions, user manuals, etc
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions
• Ability to operate computers and use basic software such as e-mail, time reporting, and work order applications
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality of information accessed while performing duties in classrooms, office spaces, and other campus facilities
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision while following established policies and procedures, and as part of a team
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of the proper way to strip, seal, wax, and buff floors
• Knowledge of basic security

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer