"Housekeeper (2nd shift)"

Job Details

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, 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.

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: Student Commons

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform as a member of the University Student Commons (USC) housekeeping staff, performing regular shift cleaning and special projects as may be assigned. Ensure each day that the University Student Commons (USC) and surrounding outside areas are maintained in clean condition in compliance with USC Housekeeping Performance Standards (“Standards”) and the highest industry standards through individual work and contributing efforts as part of the overall housekeeping team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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. Ability to work in a diverse environment. The Custodian represents the department with the University community and its visitors. He/she 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. Duties include, but are not limited to snow and ice removal, clean up associated with water or fire damage and special event support. The Custodian’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 work day, 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m during the school year, 12 pm-8:30 pm during break times. 40 hours per week. Rotating weekend work required.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

A high school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. One year of custodial work experience is preferred. 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. Will be required to complete a training program in building cleaning.

Salary Range: 33,000

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information: Contact Name: Xavier Gardner
Contact Email: XGARDNER@vcu.edu