Cleaning Associate
Company : SPECTRA
Location : Richmond, VA, 23227
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Housekeeper role of the part-time housekeeper is to ensure a high level of cleanliness and client satisfaction. This includes cleaning before, during, and after events. Job duties include cleaning restrooms, floors, lobbies, hallways, trash, moping, vacuuming, sweeping, shampooing carpets, etc.
This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00-$16.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline
About the Venue
The Fredericksburg Convention Center stands out in Virginia as an exceptional meeting space for various types of events, including conventions, trade and consumer shows, banquets, weddings and other social events. Boasting over 120,000 square feet of flexible space, our venue allows us to host an array of events all year long. Effortlessly blending modern elegance with expansive and fully-integrated facilities, we provide an inspiring setting where everything for your event comes together—seamlessly.
Responsibilities
- Maintains the cleanliness of all administrative offices, lobbies, ballrooms, meeting rooms, exhibit halls, floors, windows and restrooms
- Cleans during, before and after events
- Able to work efficiently and independently with minimal supervision
- Is well organized and able to prioritize workload
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to maintain a professional and positive work environment
- Is reliable and hardworking
Qualifications
- 1 year housekeeping experience preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be knowledgeable of health and safety protocols
- Must have a great sense of attention to detail
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for full shifts
- Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Related Jobs
Top trending job titles hiring now
Popular Searches for Cleaning Associate
Frequently asked questions
SPECTRA's Cleaning Associate position emphasizes event-based cleaning within high-profile venues like the Fredericksburg Convention Center, offering a dynamic work environment. Unlike typical janitorial roles, it focuses on preparing spaces before, during, and after large gatherings, combining hospitality with sanitation standards.
Starting as a Cleaning Associate in Richmond's event spaces opens pathways to supervisory roles or specialized sanitation positions. Experience gained in fast-paced, large-scale venues like those managed by SPECTRA enhances skills valuable for advancement in hospitality and facility management sectors.
In Richmond, certification in OSHA safety protocols or local sanitation standards boosts employability for cleaning roles. Employers like SPECTRA value candidates familiar with health guidelines tailored to public venues, ensuring compliance and elevated client satisfaction.
Given the event-driven nature of SPECTRA's venues, weekend and holiday shifts are standard. While this schedule supports steady income, it requires flexibility. Employees often balance shifts with personal commitments, making time management skills important for maintaining work-life harmony.
Cleaning roles in Richmond generally offer hourly wages between $14.00 and $16.00, aligning with SPECTRA's compensation for Cleaning Associates. This range reflects local labor market standards, factoring in the specialized environment of event venue sanitation.
Richmond's cleaning job market sees moderate competition, with demand influenced by event schedules. Part-time roles at SPECTRA attract candidates seeking flexible hours, but consistent openings due to ongoing events help maintain steady hiring opportunities.
SPECTRA’s Cleaning Associate role integrates hospitality with sanitation, requiring adaptability during live events and attention to high-traffic spaces. Unlike conventional cleaning jobs, it demands rapid response and client-focused service in a premium entertainment context.
Experience at SPECTRA hones skills in managing cleanliness under time constraints and customer interaction, valuable across cleaning careers. Exposure to health protocols and large venue operations builds a strong foundation for diverse sanitation roles.
Choosing SPECTRA offers access to a leading venue management company with benefits like 401(k) options and a diverse, inclusive culture. The role’s focus on event-driven cleaning provides unique work experiences not commonly found in typical cleaning agencies.
Daily responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, restroom sanitation, carpet shampooing, and trash removal before, during, and after events. The job requires stamina for prolonged standing and mobility, making physical fitness and attention to detail essential.