Housekeeping Inspector - EC122

Do you have knowledge and training in cleaning techniques, methods, materials, and equipment?

Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and oral and written communication skills?

Come join DGS as a Housekeeping Inspector!

Title: Housekeeping Inspector - EC122, EC080, EC009

State Role Title: Housekeeping and/or Apparel Manager I

Hiring Range: $37,644 - $42,857

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Department of General Service Office of Facilities Management (OFM) is looking for 3 Housekeeping Inspectors to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for tenants, occupying facilities owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

OFM is responsible for over 40 buildings and operates and maintains about 6.45 million square feet of buildings and grounds at the seat of government to include the Governor’s Mansion, Virginia State Capitol, General Assemble and Capitol Square. DGS ensure tenants receives high quality, cost defective and timely services to affect a clean, safe, efficient, and comfortable environment in and around the buildings it manages.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting walk-throughs of assigned properties, including Parking Decks and Surface Lots, to physically inspect contract custodial services that are performed by the contract vendor at various locations within or outside their assigned buildings.
• Applying appropriate cleaning techniques, procedures and communication/interpersonal skills while working with the contract vendor supervisor to ensure compliance according to specifications.
• Maintaining an inventory of supplies that are purchased by DGS.

These positions will work an assigned schedule of 3:45 pm – 11:45 pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekend and holiday work will also be required.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license (or able to obtain VA license within 60 days of employment).
• Experience performing a variety of cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, dusting, or mopping.
• Knowledge and training in cleaning techniques, methods, materials, and equipment for a wide variety of surfaces and materials.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the use of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Knowledge of power cleaning equipment, such as floor buffers and vacuums.
• Ability to evaluate the work of contract personnel.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and oral and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations with others.
• Experience using computers, including experience with email, word processors such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to perform manual labor; stand/walk for extended periods; routinely lift, push, or pull 20 pounds; and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Considerations

• Supervisory experience.
• Housekeeping inspection experience.
• Experience operating power cleaning equipment such as floor buffers and vacuums.
• Experience with floor care, including stripping, waxing, and/or shampooing floors.

Special Instructions

Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after March 14, 2025. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a criminal background check and driving records check.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov