Title: Part Time Housekeeper

State Role Title: Housekeeping &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $18.00/hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Science Museum of Virginia

Agency Website: https://smv.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum is currently seeking Part Time Housekeepers to join our Housekeeping Team to ensure that the Science Museum is clean on a daily basis, as well as for special events.

As a Housekeeper, you will be responsible for following the Science Museum's cleaning protocols to ensure that all areas are clean and provide guests with the best possible experience. You will also be responsible for cleaning the event spaces before, during, and after each event.

The Science Museum has four levels that are cleaned and maintained throughout the day, as well as dedicated event spaces that require regular attention. It is important that you have considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials, as well as sanitation standards for a public facility. You should also be familiar with safety practices when using chemicals and cleaning equipment, and have experience operating power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum cleaners. Additionally, you should be able to perform a range of cleaning tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching. Good oral communication skills are essential for this position.

This position requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12 month period. No state benefits are provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of cleaning techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and chemicals for a wide variety of surfaces and materials and sanitation standards for a public facility.

Knowledge of safety practices in using chemicals and cleaning equipment.
Working skill in the operation of power cleaning equipment such as buffers and vacuum-cleaners.

Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, to include lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 pounds); frequent standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching required.
Good oral communication skills.

Additional Considerations

Prior experience housekeeping experience, preferably in a large multi-building environment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to “Your Application” in your Page Up account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum HR will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
EEO/AA

Notice: Science Museum HR will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: ‪804-372-3766‬

Email: HR@smv.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.