Housekeeping Worker; M-F

Working Title
:
Housekeeping Worker (M-F 3:15 pm-11:45 pm)

Role Title
:
Hsekeep & or Apparel Workr I

Role Code
: 79071-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01

Position Number
:

Agency
:
Virginia Highlands Community College Division, Virginia Highlands Community College (Div)

Work Location
:
Washington - 191

Hiring Range
: $32,000 minimum, commensurate with experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel
:
Yes

EEO Category
: H-Service/Maintenance

Full Time
: 40 hours a week, Monday‑Friday 3:15 pm‑11:45 pm

Telework options
:
No (subject to change based on business needs)

Bilingual
:
No

Sensitive Position
:
Yes – No Job Description provided.

• General housekeeping and custodial duties to include cleaning rooms (chalkboards/whiteboards) and offices
• Mopping, vacuuming, dusting and buffing floors
• Trash removal
• Cleaning restrooms and windows
• Stripping and refinishing floors
• Assist in setups for special activities
• Assist with monitoring HVAC system
• Assist faculty, staff and students as needed
• May assist with snow removal as needed
• Required to work some holidays
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or VP of Finance and Administrative Services

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Follow safety and security policies and procedures
• Lift and move furniture, supplies and equipment
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Read, write, understand and follow instructions
• Work without close supervision
• Work independently and/or with a team
• Maintain a high level of ethics, professionalism and confidentiality in performance of all duties
• Complete assigned duties in a timely manner

Knowledge of and/or experience in commercial cleaning and ability to operate custodial equipment, including floor buffer and carpet shampooer.

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel:
No

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: ethics.dls.virginia.gov

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Submit completed Virginia state application online through the VCCS Career Portal. Applications will only be accepted online. Submit all documents with online application. To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on March 4, 2026.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called 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 may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Human Resources: 276‑739‑2425

Posting Number:

Job Open Date: 02/24/2026

Job Close Date: 03/16/2026 (Open Until Filled)

Quicklink for Posting: jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93921