What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Temporary position at Mountain Empire Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Housekeeper - Temporary
Role Title
Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I
Role Code
79071-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
01
Position Number
299W0856
Agency
Mountain Empire Community College
Division
Mountain Empire Community College (Div)
Work Location
Wise - 195
Hiring Range
$12.77 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
8-Service Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Up to 29 hours per week during the midnight shift of 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
The Housekeeping positions provide the total campus population an environmentally safe and secure area for the fulfillment of the MECC educational purpose. Focus is given to floor care, classrooms and laboratories, restrooms, offices, and special projects.
The Housekeeping positions provide the total campus population an environmentally safe and secure area for the fulfillment of the MECC educational purpose. Focus is given to floor care, classrooms and laboratories, restrooms, offices, and special projects.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs necessary to be successful in the position
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals.
- Commercial cleaning experience in operating commercial floor care equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
- Detail oriented and thorough.
- Ability to remain discreet and respect the confidential nature of our college business.
- Ability to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
- Able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
- Is reliable, responsible, and dependable when fulfilling obligations.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
Commercial cleaning experience.
Familiar with material safety data sheets.
Familiar with material safety data sheets.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No travel required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3319P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
10/31/2026
Job Open Date
07/29/2026
Job Close Date
08/09/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Cory Darnell
Email
hr@mecc.edu
Phone Number
276-523-9081
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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