Housekeeping Worker SDB00031

Title: Housekeeping Worker SDB00031

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $31,000 - $39,000

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Housekeeping Worker to provide cleaning

support to a residential school for students with disabilities. This is a full-time position with full state

benefits. The work schedule is 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday; however, the candidate may be

asked to work an alternate schedule based on the needs of the school, including altered summer hours

and for special events or projects.

Why choose VSDB?

Great comprehensive benefit package including:

Ample paid time off including more than 15 holidays

Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance

Free life insurance

Supportive and positive team setting

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sanitation
• Maintenance of supplies and equipment in facilities
• Floor care
• Trash removal and sanitation
• Identifying and reporting work area deficiencies and taking appropriate corrective action

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge and experience in performing residential space cleaning

Ability to give and receive instruction in verbal and in written form

Proficiency level of "Novice" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language

Proficiency Scale or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years

Current CPR/First Aid certification or must obtain following school policy

Ability to understand safety, sanitation and cleanliness needs

Willingness to work alternate schedules

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of the operation of manual and power cleaning equipment preferred

Working knowledge of classroom and office space cleaning tasks preferred

Working knowledge of commercial (non-industrial) cleaning tasks preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted

successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for

this position.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation.

Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service's

Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and

other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or resume for this position are only accepted electronically

through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be

submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered

applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely

on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form)

or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources

Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these

forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities

and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: ...

Email: ... -EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RESUMES / WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: ...

Email: ...

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 ....

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.