Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Floor Tech /Housekeeper
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Floor Tech /Housekeeper
Job no:
5093825 Work type:
Full-Time (Salaried) Location:
Fauquier, Virginia Categories:
Trades and Operations
Title:
Floor Tech /Housekeeper
State Role Title:
Housekeeping &/or Apparel Worker I
Hiring Range:
$30,000 - $35,000
**Probationary period will start over effective hire date for all state employees**
Pay Band:
1
Agency:
Dept of Veterans Services
Location:
Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website:
www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
The Floor Tech / Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary floor surfaces throughout the facility, ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for veterans, staff, and visitors. This role supports infection prevention and enhances the overall appearance and safety of the facility. This role will be responsible for cleaning and servicing resident rooms, baths, and all areas of the facility. Will dust furniture and equipment, clean windowsills, empty trash, and arranges furniture as needed. Performs a variety of related duties in resident areas. Performs floor, carpet and upholstery care. Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods, materials, and equipment used in healthcare or long-term care facilities.
Understanding of floor maintenance procedures, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care.
Knowledge of proper chemical use, dilution, labeling, and storage in compliance with OSHA and infection control standards.
Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices in a healthcare setting.
Basic knowledge of safety and hazard communication standards (e.g., SDS, PPE usage). Skill in operating and maintaining floor care and housekeeping equipment (e.g., buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, vacuums).
Strong attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are consistently met.
Time management and organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently and according to schedule.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, cleaning schedules, and safety protocols accurately. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect and compassion for residents, especially veterans.
Ability to identify and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as needed in a healthcare environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience using cleaning chemicals
Experience in a healthcare, nursing home, or long-term care facility environment a plus
Experience performing floor maintenance (stripping, waxing, sealing, buffing, carpet cleaning) in a healthcare or high-traffic facility.
Familiarity with infection control and sanitation standards, especially in patient or resident care areas.
Prior experience complying with OSHA, HIPAA, and facility safety regulations
Additional Considerations
NA
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.
You will be provided with 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.
The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
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.
Advertised:
23 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
06 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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Job no:
5093825 Work type:
Full-Time (Salaried) Location:
Fauquier, Virginia Categories:
Trades and Operations
Title:
Floor Tech /Housekeeper
State Role Title:
Housekeeping &/or Apparel Worker I
Hiring Range:
$30,000 - $35,000
**Probationary period will start over effective hire date for all state employees**
Pay Band:
1
Agency:
Dept of Veterans Services
Location:
Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website:
www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
The Floor Tech / Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary floor surfaces throughout the facility, ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for veterans, staff, and visitors. This role supports infection prevention and enhances the overall appearance and safety of the facility. This role will be responsible for cleaning and servicing resident rooms, baths, and all areas of the facility. Will dust furniture and equipment, clean windowsills, empty trash, and arranges furniture as needed. Performs a variety of related duties in resident areas. Performs floor, carpet and upholstery care. Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods, materials, and equipment used in healthcare or long-term care facilities.
Understanding of floor maintenance procedures, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care.
Knowledge of proper chemical use, dilution, labeling, and storage in compliance with OSHA and infection control standards.
Familiarity with infection prevention and control practices in a healthcare setting.
Basic knowledge of safety and hazard communication standards (e.g., SDS, PPE usage). Skill in operating and maintaining floor care and housekeeping equipment (e.g., buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, vacuums).
Strong attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are consistently met.
Time management and organizational skills to complete tasks efficiently and according to schedule.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, cleaning schedules, and safety protocols accurately. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate respect and compassion for residents, especially veterans.
Ability to identify and report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform additional duties as needed in a healthcare environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience using cleaning chemicals
Experience in a healthcare, nursing home, or long-term care facility environment a plus
Experience performing floor maintenance (stripping, waxing, sealing, buffing, carpet cleaning) in a healthcare or high-traffic facility.
Familiarity with infection control and sanitation standards, especially in patient or resident care areas.
Prior experience complying with OSHA, HIPAA, and facility safety regulations
Additional Considerations
NA
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.
You will be provided with 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.
The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at wwww.jobs.virgnia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.
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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
Email: Beth.Rinker@dvs.virginia.gov
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.
Advertised:
23 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
06 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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