Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Housekeeper

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

The Housekeeping positions provide the total campus population an environmental safe and secure area for the fulfillment of the MECC educational purpose. This position is designated as a covered employee in a non-restricted position in accordance with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Policy 2.20. A non-restricted position is one that is funded by sources considered continuous or recurring, such as Educational and General Funds.

A covered employee is a salaried employee whose terms and conditions of employment are subject to the Virginia Personnel Act and who is employed in a classified position. In accordance with DHRM policies, covered employees accumulate paid leave, participate in state retirement, life insurance, and related plans, participate in the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program, are eligible to participate in the state health plan and flexible benefits program, and are subject to the provisions of all DHRM policies.

Minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Commercial cleaning experience in operating commercial floor care equipment.
• Accepts constructive feedback and implements direction in a positive and professional manner.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within established time frames and quality standards.
• Ability to work in occupied academic and office spaces while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently during overnight hours with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility and ownership of assigned areas.

Minimum required qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and use of cleaning methods and chemicals.

Additional considerations:
Previous commercial cleaning experience. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.