Housekeeping Worker (VDHAYX08)

Title: Housekeeping Worker (VDHAYX08) State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I Hiring Range: $13.64 - $17.05 Pay Band: 1 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: Alleghany-Craig Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Overview Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to serve the public in the Housekeeping department at the Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District. Responsibilities Collect trash/litter from building and grounds daily May collect medical waste from building and store in proper container for pick-up; responsible for signing for medical waste pick-up and filing paperwork Sweep outside of building Dust furniture, clean furniture and other items, spot-clean doors, walls, counters, mirrors as needed Vacuum, spray, and mop floors to maintain appropriate cleanliness and appearance Clean restrooms, replenish supplies, spot-clean walls, doors, and other surfaces Notify maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be ordered May be required to perform other duties as assigned May be required to assist agency or state government in emergency May be required to adjust work hours, location, and duties; participate in training for public health business needs, including emergencies If designated as a mobile worker, will work in field and telework at alternate location when not in field or during emergency; may be required to come into office for meetings or training Employment Conditions Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority Continuing employment based on available funding and business need Wage employees not covered by Virginia Personnel Act; not eligible for benefits such as leave, insurance, grievance procedure, etc. Wage employees paid only for hours actually worked Virginia state law limits wage employees to no more than 29 hours per week on average over a year; max 1,500 hours per standard measurement period Once max 1,500 hours reached, may be rehired only after next standard measurement period Wage employees eligible to apply for classified positions; if employed in classified position, eligible to purchase retirement credit for time worked as wage employee Benefits 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans: 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Sick, family/personal, and annual leave Qualifications Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies Knowledge of safety practices related to work Skill in operation of manual power cleaning equipment Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions Ability to interact and communicate well with internal and external customers Ability to perform physical requirements of position Previous experience in housekeeping and use of power cleaning equipment Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia.gov