Day Shift Facilities & Operations Housekeeping Worker

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

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking an entry-level Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in residential halls and other areas. This position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, knowledge of cleaning methods, and the ability to follow instructions. The role offers a flexible schedule including options for 4 (10-hour) or 5 (8-hour) days. Salary is $33,280/year, with regular hours set at 40 per week. A criminal conviction check is required for the selected candidate.

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 assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment.
• Responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in various areas.
• Operate powered and manual cleaning equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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 and in other assigned areas in Student Affairs. Responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation including 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. Operates powered and manual cleaning equipment. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual housekeeping situations. Responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Willingness to learn housekeeping procedures and ability to be trained to use housekeeping equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 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 preferred.
• Safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $33,280/year

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open until filled

Additional Information

Housekeepers play a critical role in accomplishing the University's mission of keeping our community clean, sanitary, and welcoming. We recognize that some employees need greater schedule flexibility when it comes to work hours. That's why we’ve made this position eligible for an alternate 40-hour per week schedule; including 4 (10-hr) days OR 5 (8-hr) days OR other reasonable combination of hours/days to reach 40 hours.

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.

Accommodation Contact

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.