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. 

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 On-site 

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Delroy Marston
Contact Email: marstond@vcu.edu