Housekeeping Worker SDB00031

Title: Housekeeping Worker SDB00031

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $32,136 - $40,000

Pay Band: 1

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About VSDB

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!

VSDB prepares students for life!

About this position

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Housekeeping Worker.
This is a classified 12 month position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance and disability coverage.
The VSDB offers:
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Life insurance
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
A housekeeping worker at VSDB will provide educational and residential facilities with acceptable housekeeping in order to maintain sanitation standards

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

Must have a valid Virginia Driver's license or ability to obtain following DMV guidelines.

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 résumé 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 résumé 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 résumés 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 résumé.

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 résumé.

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.

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