Building Services Technician

Old Dominion University; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks custodial staff to maintain university facilities through routine cleaning, floor and carpet maintenance, and protective procedures. The position is designated essential personnel and requires adherence to established safety and cleaning protocols.

Applicants should have basic housekeeping experience and be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods. A valid driver’s license is beneficial, with opportunities stemming from a larger custodial department.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow oral instructions.
• Stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more).
• Lift up to 25 lbs many times per day.
• Learn, retain and utilize training procedures.
• Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment.
• Experience with chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services for university buildings through routine cleaning, floor maintenance and carpet maintenance.
• Apply techniques and procedures approved by the Custodial Maintenance Industry to keep facilities in good condition.
• Essential personnel who report to work as directed during emergency closures.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

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Position Information

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79071

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 00864A

Department

Department CUSTODIAL SERV

Location

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
To provide housekeeping services for university buildings through routine cleaning, specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, carpet maintenance procedures, and the application of those techniques and procedures accepted by the Custodial Maintenance Industry as necessary in maintaining institutional and educational facilities in their best possible condition. Position is designated “Essential Personnel” and reports to work as directed during emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language and to understand and follow oral instructions. Demonstrated ability to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more). Demonstrated ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day. Demonstrated ability to learn, retain and utilize training procedures.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Some experience operating standard housekeeping equipment. Some experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some housekeeping experience in an institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Conditions of Employment