State Of Virginia Lexington , VA 24450
Posted 6 days ago
Title: Custodians
Hiring Range: $31,200($15/hr),plus Generous Benefits Package
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public
Job Duties
Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for full-time custodial workers to support VMI and the corps of Cadets. As a new full time, state employee at VMI you will receive a generous benefits package with medical insurance, life insurance and retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System. Additionally, employees will receive paid time off each year of more than 25 days and two weeks paid furlough at Christmas. There may be opportunity for overtime work in the evenings and on weekends.
Selectee will be required to wear a uniform and present a neat, professional appearance.
Training will be provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks
Ability to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions
Ability to lift/move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to perform manual labor
Ability to read and write the English language and to understand and follow oral/written instructions
Ability to work in either a team or individual environment
Ability to work well with students, staff, and members of the public.
Possess a valid VA driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Good customer service skills
Working skills in the operation of manual and power cleaning equipment to include buffers, wet-dry vacuums, shampooers, and pressure washers
Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals, equipment and supplies
Knowledge of safety practices related to the work.
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.
Applications accepted until filled.
Criminal background check required for selected candidate.
Contact Information:
Name: Tamara Wade
Phone: 540-464-7051
Email: wadete@vmi.edu
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 Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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