2nd Shift Facilities & Operations Housekeeping Worker

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper in Blacksburg, Virginia. This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in residential halls and other assigned areas. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, trash removal, and cleaning various interior spaces.

Applicants should have excellent customer service and communication skills, knowledge of cleaning methods, and the ability to follow instructions. The role offers a yearly salary of $33,280 plus a shift differential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors.
• Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Attend to housekeeping needs and maintain cleanliness in residential halls.
• Operate powered and manual cleaning equipment.
• Report needed repairs and unsafe situations.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Job Description

This is an entry‑level position that attends to housekeeping needs and assures a clean, sanitary and safe environment in the residential halls where residents can live and learn, as well as in other assigned areas in Student Affairs. Responsibilities include maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in student lounges, offices, lobbies, stairs, rest rooms, showers, windows, and other interior space. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash, snow and ice removal from entranceways and sidewalks, raking leaves and gathering trash from areas near buildings, and replenishing supplies. The employee will operate powered and manual cleaning equipment, report needed equipment and building repairs, and report any unsafe or unusual housekeeping situations. The employee is responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping supplies, equipment, and assigned keys, and must be willing to learn housekeeping procedures and be trained to use housekeeping equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus.
• Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning of institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.
• Experience safely and efficiently operating electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$33,280/year plus $2,080 shift differential

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open until filled

Additional Information

Second shift and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and as needed for good customer service. Shifts will be from 3:30 pm – 12:30 am.

Criminal Background Check

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

EEO Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Disability Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Schuster at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.