Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU
Department: Student Commons
Department Summary: Our mission is to cultivate a
vibrant campus community by providing dynamic spaces, experiences,
opportunities, and essential resources that enable students to
connect, engage, and thrive socially, academically, and
personally.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Housekeeper (2nd Shift) performs as a member of the University
Student Commons (USC) housekeeping staff, accomplishing regular
shift cleaning and special projects as assigned. The Housekeeper
ensures each day that the University Student Commons (USC) and
surrounding outside areas are maintained in clean condition in
compliance with USC Housekeeping Performance Standards and the
highest industry standards through individual work and contributing
efforts as part of the overall housekeeping team.
The Housekeeper’s work constitutes a direct service of the
department to ensure a comfortable, safe and clean environment in
which the University community can live, learn, and work. The
incumbent is expected to clean up to 28,000-35,000 square feet of
cleanable space per eight-hour workday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
during the school year, and 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. during school
break times 40 hours per week. Rotating weekend work is
required.
In addition to cleaning duties include, but are not limited to snow
and ice removal, cleaning up associated with water or fire damage,
and special event support. The Housekeeper represents the
department with the University community and its visitors.
Qualifications:
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.
The individual is 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.
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.
Ability to work rotating weekend work is required.
Will be required to complete a training program in building
cleaning.
Requires a basic knowledge of English including the ability to
read, write, and speak English with understanding in order to read
and understand product label instructions and university policies
and procedures. Must be able to relate custodial and maintenance
problems clearly to supervisor and/or the Work Management
Center.
Preferred Qualifications
- A high school diploma or high school equivalency is
preferred.
- One year of custodial work experience is preferred.
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
University Job Title: 50131N - Housekeeper FM 1
Information:
Contact Name: Jonathan Greene
Contact Email: greenej9@vcu.edu