Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Housekeeping Worker Role Title Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I Role Code 79071-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 27600017 Agency Southside Va Community College Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Brunswick - 025 Hiring Range Minimum $26,732, commensurate with experience and qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category H-Service/Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
This position’s shift is expected to be from 2:30p.m. - 11:00p.m., however, the college may change hours if needed for agency operations.
Sensitive Position No Job Description

Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The Christanna Campus near Alberta and the John H. Daniel Campus near Keysville serve ten counties and one city - the largest community college service region in the state. In 1985, SVCC opened the Southside Virginia Education Center. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is dedicated to the belief that all citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational foundation which develops and extends their skills and knowledge. The college’s goal is to provide diverse instructional programs ranging from developmental studies to associate degree curricula in academic, technical, and lifelong education. Through various activities, students will also have the opportunity to develop their roles and responsibilities as participants in a changing society.

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College ( SVCC ). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for 12 years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.

SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the state’s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.

Southside Virginia Community College is currently accepting applications for a Housekeeper I, day shift (however the college may change shift hours if needed for agency operations). This position is located on the Alberta, VA campus. The successful candidate must be committed to the mission of the college and maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Some of the responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Keeps inside buildings and outside grounds areas neat and clean
• Performs housekeeping duties such as cleaning classrooms and restrooms; sweep, damp mop, clean up spills and empty trash
• Strip, seal, wash and buff floors as assigned
• Coordinating and assisting with set up of equipment and furniture for events or as needed
• Responsible for making making periodic rounds of the building and parking lots to assure the safety of students, faculty, staff and security of equipment. Report any problems to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor
• Assist students, staff, faculty and visitors as needed
• Assist with the evacuation of the building in case of an emergency and assist with getting help for medical and security emergencies
• Requires occasional weekend and night shifts and alternate schedule during special events or if needed for agency operations
• May on occasion be responsible for distributing campus mail and delivering outgoing mail to local Post Office
• Performs preventive maintenance and monitor mechanical systems during shift and reports any problems to the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
• Locks and unlock all doors before and after students leave. Turn on and off all lights and unused equipment

Special Assignments
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Experience in performance of cleaning tasks, floor care, restroom cleaning, and general custodial care
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals and supplies and of safety practices as related to the work
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks, lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.,
• Ability to operate manual and power equipment
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service
• Ability to read and understand product labels, handling instructions, user manuals, etc
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions
• Ability to operate computers and use basic software such as e-mail, time reporting, and work order applications
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of the proper way to strip, seal, wash, and buff floors
• Knowledge of basic security

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Occasionally between sites

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3048P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/22/2024 Job Close Date 09/01/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.southside.edu/employment Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Friday, June 7, 2024. For initial consideration, a completed state application must be submitted by that date. The selection committee may determine the need to review additional applications after the initial review as needed.

This is a full time position with state and VCCS benefits. Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are a state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434-949-1048.

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://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses 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.