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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Housekeeping Technician I

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
403B retirement plan
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid vacation
sick leave
Paid holidays
Professional Development
employee discount
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) is a renowned botanical garden known for its vast array of beautifully curated indoor and outdoor plant collections, scenic landscapes, and dedication to environmental education and conservation. Situated in Norfolk, Virginia, NBG offers a serene and inspirational setting that attracts thousands of visitors annually, providing them with a unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn about diverse plant species. As a respected institution in the community, NBG is committed to sustainability, public engagement, and providing a welcoming environment to both guests and staff through well-maintained facilities and exceptional programming.

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Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • must be able to work outside for extended periods in heat cold or light rain
  • must have the ability to continuously walk stand bend twist and or stoop during work hours
  • must have the ability to push pull and perform manual labor during working hours
  • must have the ability to work on ladders for extended periods
  • must have the ability to drive a golf cart

Job Qualifications

  • schedule subject to Garden needs weekends required
  • must be 18 years of age or older
  • must be able to work independently as well as part of a team be self-motivated and customer service oriented
  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • experience with floor maintenance such as stripping and waxing floors is highly preferred

Job Duties

  • perform daily and deep-clean custodial duties including restroom sanitation dusting vacuuming mopping laundry floor scrubbing and trash removal
  • perform minor building maintenance tasks and monitor custodial supply levels report any discrepancies to Housekeeping Operations Manager
  • set up rooms for events staff meetings education classes and other scheduled activities according to requested layouts
  • respond to guest or staff cleaning needs promptly during shifts ensuring positive visitor experience
  • perform NBG safety procedures including lock-out tag out locating and operating firefighting equipment wearing safety PPE as needed training provided
  • assist with Garden-wide special events and other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location