Facility Services Associate (Wage, Non-exempt)

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is seeking attentive, flexible and energetic individuals for the position of Facility Services Associate.

This is a wage, non-exempt position without benefits, scheduled to work about 28 hours per week on average and up to a maximum of 1,450 hours annually (May 1 – April 30).

Facility Services Associates maintain the cleanliness of all public and non-public areas of the museum by performing the following duties daily or on a prescribed schedule:

  • Empties trash.
  • Cleans windows.
  • Dust mops floors.
  • Dusts and polishes furniture, pedestals, plexiglass, and other surfaces.
  • Vacuums carpet and remove stains from carpet.
  • Vacuum upholstery and cleans vinyl and leather items.
  • Cleans restrooms. Restocks supplies and fills wall dispensers and napkin machines.
  • Spray buff floors or strip floors when needed.
  • Cleans supply closet and equipment including buffers, vacuums, and other equipment.
  • Sets up and break downs; moves furniture (table and chairs) and related items for a variety of special events.
  • Supports the movement of Museum physical property and other special projects when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
  • Ability to read and understand instructions.
  • Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours.
  • Ability to use hands to handle equipment, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior custodial or housekeeping experience.

Special Requirements: 

Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

Special Instructions for Applicants:
Interested individuals must submit an online application.  This position is open until filled.
VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

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