Housekeeper

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

RECREATION & WELL-BEING

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER

The Housekeeper is responsible for performing a wide variety of housekeeping services at all Recreation & Well-Being facilities. Housekeepers attend to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail and create a clean and orderly environment for our patrons. This position will report to the Housekeeping Manager.

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 Recreation & Well-Being 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 use 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or 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.
• 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.

Other requirements:

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

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.