Housekeeping Worker; VDHAYX

Housekeeping Worker (VDHAYX
08)

State Role

Title:

Hsekeep &or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $13.64 - $17.05

Pay Band: 1

Agency:
Virginia Department of Health

Location:

Alleghany-Craig

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Perform routine custodial and housekeeping services and assure security of the buildings. Typical duties include:

• Collect trash, litter, and debris from the buildings and grounds.
• Vacuum carpets and mop floors.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• Set up rooms for meetings and conferences.
• Follow established guidelines for safety, security, and work priority.
• May collect medical waste and handle paperwork for pick‑up.
• Sweep outside the building.
• Dust and clean furniture, spot‑clean doors, walls, counters, mirrors, and other surfaces.
• Notify maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Assist in emergencies or other duties as assigned by VDH.
• Participate in training and adjust work hours, location, and duties as needed.
• May work as a mobile worker, teleworking when not in the field.

Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment:

• Serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
• No coverage under the Virginia Personnel Act; not eligible for standard benefits such as leave credits, holiday pay, insurance, grievance procedure.
• Paid only for hours worked.
• Cannot work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over a year; may not exceed 1,500 hours in the Standard Measurement Period (May 1 – April 30).
• After reaching 1,500 hours, may be rehired only after the next Standard Measurement Period begins.
• Eligible to apply for classified positions and purchase retirement credit if accepted.

VDH offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to work.
• Skill in operating manual power cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

• Previous experience in housekeeping and use of power cleaning equipment.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics.