Hybrid Part-Time Housekeeper presso Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING

PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing a wide variety of housekeeping services at all Recreational Sports facilities.  Housekeepers attend to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail and create a clean and orderly environment for our patrons. This position works primarily nights and weekends. This position will report to the Housekeeping Coordinator. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Environmental Services:  

• Perform a wide variety of cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Porter, clean, and deep clean activity spaces, classrooms, offices, and outdoor spaces at all Recreational Sports facilities.
• Perform floor work on a variety of surfaces, including carpet, epoxy, rubber, wood, and synthetic turf.
• Ensure all rooms are cared for according to established standards.
• Perform intensive cleaning and special housekeeping projects as needed.   
• Notify supervisors of any damages, defects, and unsafe conditions.
• Report low inventories to the Housekeeping Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping duties during special events.
• Risk Management
• Perform housekeeping tasks to ensure sanitation and cleanliness using standard cleaning methods and appropriate housekeeping equipment.
• Ensure member safety when performing work and uses appropriate signage to notify members of work being performed.
• Obtain appropriate training to ensure proper handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Other requirements:

• Position involves working evenings and weekends.
• Position is located in a non-smoking work area.

POSITION:  This position is a non-student hourly position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Ability to perform a variety of housekeeping tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Ability to adapt and move quickly from task to task.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy equipment.

Preferred: 

• Ability to use standard housekeeping equipment, including auto scrubbers, floor buffers, and chemical dispensers.
• Experience maintaining various flooring surfaces, including wood, tile, polished concrete, and epoxy.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.  

Delroy Marston
[email protected]
804-827-0819