Campus Housekeeping Specialist

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Housekeeping Worker to join the SECL team in Blacksburg, VA. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, sanitary environment across SECL facilities, including lounges, offices, lobbies, and restrooms.

You will work under the Housekeeping Supervisor in a full-time capacity, handling supplies, cleaning equipment, and event prep for reservable spaces. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance,

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus facility.
• Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience safely mixing chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
• Experience operating manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and replenish supplies in assigned areas and report facility repairs or needs to management.
• Operate powered and manual cleaning equipment; mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
• Care for and handle Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.
• Occasionally support Event Operations Staff in preparing events scheduled in reservable spaces in SECL facilities.
• Perform floor maintenance, dusting, and trash removal across lounges, offices, and restrooms.
• Snow and ice removal from entranceways and sidewalks; rake leaves and tidy areas near buildings.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning methods

Independent work

Chemical handling

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Housekeeping Worker to join the SECL team in Blacksburg, VA. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, sanitary environment across SECL facilities, including lounges, offices, lobbies, and restrooms.

You will work under the Housekeeping Supervisor in a full-time capacity, handling supplies, cleaning equipment, and event prep for reservable spaces. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance,