Part-Time Housekeeper (2nd shift)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a prominent public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. The university is well-regarded for its diverse academic programs and dedication to student success. VCU's Facilities Management department plays a critical role in maintaining the campus environment, ensuring that buildings and outdoor spaces remain safe, clean, and functional for all students, faculty, and staff. This role is part of Student Affairs under the Vice Provost and is based on VCU's main campus at 907 Floyd Avenue, Virginia, United States. The position is an hourly wage role focused on campus facilities management, specifically within housekeeping and custodial services.

The housekeeping and custodial role is pivotal in upholding the cleanliness and orderliness of various campus facilities, including event spaces, dining areas, offices, and outdoor areas. This position is essential personnel, which means that it requires a dependable individual who can work during university closings and inclement weather if necessary. The work schedule includes Monday through Friday shifts with rotating weekends, days, and evenings, providing a dynamic and varied work environment.

The responsibilities include a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, and floor care on various surfaces. The individual must pay close attention to detail and ensure all areas meet the expected standards of cleanliness and safety. This includes using appropriate signage to notify members of the university when work is in progress to maintain safety. In addition to routine housekeeping activities, the role involves preparing for special events by ensuring event spaces are clean and well-maintained.

An important part of the position is the ability to manage consumable stock levels, ensuring that supplies such as cleaning chemicals and equipment are adequately maintained and safely handled according to training. The candidate will be expected to report damages or disturbances to supervisors promptly. They must be capable of working independently and maintaining high performance without direct supervision, as well as being customer-oriented and friendly to campus community members.

This job offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy active and varied work environments, want to support a university community, and can adapt quickly while maintaining quality standards. Employee safety is also emphasized, and appropriate training will be provided for handling chemicals and equipment safely. The Facilities Management department at VCU values dedicated employees who contribute to creating a clean and safe campus, which is fundamental to the university's overall mission of providing a supportive learning environment.