Housekeeping Assistant

About the Agency

The Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Virginia's veterans. As a Housekeeping Assistant at the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Center, you play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for veterans and their families. Your work directly supports the facility's mission by ensuring that all areas are hygienic and ready for patient care.

About the Role

In this position, you will apply appropriate cleaning techniques and procedures to a broad range of surfaces throughout the care center. Your day-to-day responsibilities include sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming, and waste removal. You will also handle routine replenishment of essential supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soaps, as well as the cleanup of body fluids and waste.

Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of housekeeping storage areas and carts is a key part of the job. You will be responsible for cleaning and properly storing all equipment after each use, and promptly reporting any malfunctions or repair needs to your supervisor. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records regarding detail cleaning, discharge/terminal cleaning, and periodic cleaning requirements. As a member of the Environmental Services team, you may be required to assist the agency or state government during emergency declarations.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov before the job posting closing date. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be accepted. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation of receipt; you can check the status of your application by referring to "Your Application" in your account.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities in their application. Please note that the Commonwealth does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, Lawful Permanent Resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screening, and two TB Skin Tests.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Commonwealth is committed to inclusion and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must provide an AHP Letter (formerly a Certificate of Disability) 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 disability documentation if applicable. Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, may still use that documentation for the AHP.