Location: Hanover,PA, USA
**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**
*Lay off Policy 1.3:* If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing datefor this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. *DJJ Welcomes Veterans:* DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. *Supplemental Questions:* You may be required to respond to position specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions, may disqualify you from further consideration. *Status Updates/Confirmation:* Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone. *Reasonable accommodations* are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance. *Equal Opportunity Employer:* The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Working Title Janitoral Attendant WAGE WH009 Role Title Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr II - 79072 Location Hanover - 085 Job Description The Virginia Public Safety Training Center is seeking a qualified candidate to ensure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth. This 29 hour a week wage position provides a clean, safe and attractive indoor business environment by means of performing general janitorial and custodial duties daily to the interior and immediate exterior of the Virginia Public Safety Training Center (VPSTC ) buildings. Tasks include but not limited to: dusting, vacuuming, empty trash cans (individual office & building), disposal of trash in facility dumpsters, stripping, waxing, buffing, scrubbing floors, cleaning restrooms, restocking of all restroom paper products & soap, cleaning of all windows interior and exterior including sills to maintain building/property in a clean, sanitized and safe condition.
This position also serves as daily custodial attendant to clean up all spills, toilet overflow conditions and litter including set-up/breakdown, arranging of furniture, tables, chairs and equipment daily to VPSTC meeting/convention spaces, classrooms and all areas preparing the facilities events per schedule and as directed. Position will assist the VPSTC Maintenance Department in unclogging of toilets and monitoring and preventing overflow or running toilets. In addition, maintains complete inventory of all janitorial supplies and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial and Custodial duties in all VPSTC Buildings used for training and business operations including partners leased spaces of VPSTC .
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to work days, evenings, nights and/or weekends. Ability to learn the safe application of janitorial chemicals and their proper use, including the ability to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions. Experience in operating manual and power commercial vacuum cleaners, floor-stripping equipment, buffing equipment with attachments, and knowledge of related safety practices. Demonstrated ability to implement work plans and plan day-to-day work activities with prior guidance from supervisor. Ability to read and write in English understand and follow oral/written English instructions. Ability to perform basic computer skills. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. and work at elevated heights up to 15 feet. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual labor. Valid drivers license is required. Preferred Qualifications Considerable experience in business environment janitorial and custodial duties. Special Requirements **Electronic Application Only**: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. **Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted** Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
**Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position**
**Background Investigations**: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI ); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions. **Lay off Policy 1.3:** If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. **DJJ Welcomes Veterans:** DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. **Supplemental Questions:** You may be required to respond to position specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions, may disqualify you from further consideration. **Status Updates/Confirmation:** Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone. **Reasonable accommodations** are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. * Please describe your housekeeping or janitorial experience: (Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in operating manual and power commercial vacuum cleaners, floor-stripping equipment, and buffing equipment, etc. (Open Ended Quest