Custodial/Housekeeping Positions

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown is hiring Housekeepers (Campus Service Workers) to support facilities across campus. You will maintain interior and exterior spaces, operate cleaning equipment, and contribute to a clean, safe, welcoming learning environment for students and staff.

Starting pay is $14 per hour (Pay Grade 7). WVU offers full‑time, part‑time, and temporary roles with a benefits package for eligible employees, flexible shifts, and opportunities to advance within Facilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Ability to coordinate hand/eye movements and balance.
• Capacity to stand, walk, climb and bend for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain interior appearance of buildings including floors, carpets, furniture, walls, bathrooms and kitchens.
• Clean and maintain exterior appearance including gutters, snow removal and debris cleanup.
• Operate cleaning machinery such as scrubbers and polishers.
• Dilute and apply disinfectants and cleaners correctly.
• Relocate offices and classrooms by moving furniture when required.
• Assist in set-up and tear-down for events.
• Collect trash and recycling, replenish supplies and respond to requests.
• Follow safety requirements and attend trainings.

Skills

Hand/eye coordination

Stamina

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Mobility and flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Looking to move forward in your career? West Virginia University is hiring Housekeepers for all shifts! With a variety of locations, working in the Facilities Management department at WVU will give you the flexibility you need.

Housekeepers (Campus Service Workers- CSWs) provide a variety of maintenance and support services to the University community by maintaining buildings and grounds across campus. They are front-line employees who enhance the atmosphere of WVU, using every opportunity to provide a pleasant, positive, and high-quality learning environment.

To make this mission as simple and successful as possible, CSWs have access to state-of-the-art equipment, from electrostatic sprayers to lightweight vacuums and scrubbers. The Facilities team uses science-based procedures, tools, and products to clean for health and reduce the spread of germs and disease.

Applying to this position today allows you to be considered for multiple shifts for Housekeeper openings available at WVU. Please be sure to answer the prescreening questions when submitting your application so that we can filter your application to the correct supervisory teams or locations based on your employment preferences.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain interior appearance of all buildings, including floors, carpets, furniture, walls, bathrooms, kitchens and more.
• Clean and maintain exterior appearance of all buildings, including removing leaves and debris, cleaning gutters, removing snow and ice, spreading salt, washing graffiti and more.
• Operate various machinery, including walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, and hand and power tools.
• Properly mix and dilute commercial strength disinfectants, detergents and solutions, calculating the appropriate amount to use.
• Relocate offices and classrooms by lifting and loading/unloading furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc. using hand trucks, dollies and other equipment.
• Assist in set-up and tear-down of equipment for special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, including collecting trash and recycling, replenishing supplies, locking/unlocking doors, assisting other workers and responding to various requests.
• Remain current in safety requirements and attend periodic training sessions.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience

0-6 months directly related experience

Requirements

• Physical coordination and demands include:
  • Hand/eye coordination
  • Ability to withstand long periods of standing, walking, climbing, stooping and bending daily
  • Ability to move furniture and unload supplies daily
  • Ability to work from ladders and confined spaces as needed
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds as needed

Work Hours: Various shifts

Work Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary employment available

Work Location: Varies based on needs

Work Days: Varies based on needs of department

Pay Grade: 7 (Starting at $14 an hour)

WVU provides competitive wages for its employees and takes related experience and education into consideration when determining appropriate salary. We also offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits package, 12 paid holidays and generous paid time off, as well as many other discounts and services. Learn more about available benefits for full time employees at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation. (Some part time positions may also qualify for benefits. Temporary roles are not benefits-eligible).

WVU also partners with Mountain Line Transit Authority to offer free transportation to and from work for WVU employees.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.