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Aerotek lists this Housekeeper opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HousekeeperAs a housekeeper, you will provide quality customer service by focusing on attention to detail. Your responsibilities include sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and polishing floors, vacuuming carpets, rugs, and draperies, shampooing carpets, rugs, and upholstery, dusting and polishing furniture and fittings, and cleaning metal fixtures. You will also be responsible for emptying and cleaning trash containers, disposing of trash in a sanitary manner, cleaning wash basins, mirrors, tubs, and glass surfaces, making beds, changing linens, realigning furniture and amenities, responding to guest queries and requests, and addressing housekeeping problems such as spills and broken glasses. Contributing to team efforts and exhibiting professionalism with customers and fellow associates is essential.Responsibilities:Provide one-on-one attention to detail for quality customer service.Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors.Vacuum carpets, rugs, and draperies.Shampoo carpets, rugs, and upholstery.Dust and polish furniture and fittings.Clean metal fixtures and fittings.Empty and clean trash containers.Dispose of trash in a sanitary manner.Clean wash basins, mirrors, tubs, and glass surfaces.Make up beds and change linens as required.Realign furniture and amenities according to prescribed layout.Respond to guest queries and requests.Address housekeeping issues such as spills and broken glass.Contribute to team efforts and maintain professionalism.Essential Skills:Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial work.Around 1 year of cleaning experience preferred.Good customer service skills, as interaction with staff and patients is required.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Ability to communicate with doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and patients or family members.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a room turnaround time of about 45 minutes.Open to working in various areas of the hospital and taking directions from leadership.Why Work Here?Join a team with great benefits and amazing management staff. Work in an environment where employee opinions and needs are valued.Work Environment:The role involves refreshing and cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash on different floors and common areas, and restocking supplies. Shifts available are 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 1st shift in the OR (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3-11:30pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7:30am). Candidates must be open to working rotating weekends. The dress code is black pants and a plain black or grey shirt with all-black comfortable shoes. Scrubs, jeans, or sweatpants are not allowed. Initial training includes one day in the classroom, followed by hands-on experience.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, VA.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23220, US
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