Working Title of Vacant Position Environmental Services Technician - FT

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies 2

Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division PR&T HOUSEKEEPING (2500)

Requisition Number 2025067

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Shift to be determined - based on operational requirements

May include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [Any City Municipal or Recreational Facility]

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis Weekly

Advertised Salary

$33,686 minimum starting salary

Starting salary may be higher based on experience

Job Description

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking an individual with custodial experience who has a passion for customer service and providing quality work.

You will have the opportunity to shine with your top-notch custodial skills by servicing various City buildings, facilities, common and recreational areas in the housekeeping department with PRT.

The primary tasks of the housekeeper include:

  • Provides exceptional internal and external customer service, responds to service requests and inquires, as directed by supervisor that meets the expectations of the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
  • Housekeeping duties: Cleans offices, bathrooms, kitchens, cabins, outdoor facilities and other areas as assigned. Vacuums, mops, strips and waxes floors. Dust surfaces, wash glass, glass surfaces, cleans and polish furniture and woodwork.
  • Custodian duties: Replaces items such as light bulbs, sanitary items, paper towels, and hand soap.
  • Mixes cleaning chemicals according to product specifications.
  • Collects trash and recyclables, delivers to appropriate place for pick up. Cleans and picks-up outside area and parking lots for trash and debris. Requires the ability to lift large filled trash bags for disposal.
  • Reports possible safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and damage to supervisor promptly.
  • Requires the ability to operate a variety of commercial custodial equipment such as but not limited to, floor buffers and scrubbers, backpack and wide area vacuums.
  • May be tasked with special custodial projects related to floor care, upholstery and other non-routine custodial services. May be required to perform deep cleaning and sanitizing operations using specialized equipment in response to pandemics or other communal diseases.
  • Maintains cleaning and paper product supplies, orders, picks up, and delivers supplies as needed.
  • Sets up rooms or facilities for special events. May be required to work during special events and programs, which may require flexibility in work schedules.
  • Will be required to work during City emergencies such as hurricanes, snow storms, and other natural or man-made disasters.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

We offer a wide variety of benefits to include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Retirement Plan

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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#housekeeping

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in housekeeping and/or custodial services.

Knowledge of APPA, custodial standard of operations and principle guidelines.

Quality customer service and communication skills.

Job Open Date 06/11/2025

Job Close Date 06/26/2025

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Foot Controls N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Various cleaning chemicals, supplies, equipment and tools to include commercial floor buffers, polishers, vacuums, sweeper, telephone, waste receptacles, carts and hand-truck, blood borne pathogens cleaning kit.

Protective Equipment Required

Safety shoes, eye protection, and any PPE required by the equipment, tool or chemical in use.

Mechanical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity M = Several Times Per Month

Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally

Primary Work Location Office Environment, Shop, Outdoors

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently most of the time.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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