Housekeeper

University of Virginia; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in various facilities. This full-time position involves custodial tasks such as cleaning, trash removal, and minor maintenance. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Join a diverse and inclusive environment committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic written and positive in-person communication skills required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and on teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas including offices and classrooms.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, and wipe down surfaces.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Custodians are responsible for building and facility cleanliness in assigned areas through safe work practices and proper housekeeping techniques. Caring for the learning and residential environment of the University, Custodians are a customer-facing contributor who ensures facilities are clean, healthy, and safe for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

This position performs a variety of custodial tasks ranging from, but not limited to, removing trash, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and common spaces, dusting, and operating carpet and upholstery extractors, floor buffers and scrubbers. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and specific instructions are given on unusual jobs or unique issues. Custodians are trained to achieve successful results through the department’s quality assurance program, receiving routine inspections and feedback for action.

Custodians maintain good working relationships with customers, staff, students, and supervisors, able to work effectively both independently and on teams. Basic written and positive in-person communication skills are required, in addition to basic computer, tablet, and/or smart phone usage to navigate UVA systems and email.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a Housekeeper. This is a 12-month full-time position with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area, ranging from offices, classrooms, restrooms, and public areas through departmental procedures and custodial practices.
• Remove trash, clean bathrooms, wipe down surfaces, dust, vacuum, strip/wax floors, etc. Apply proper methods and materials. Mix cleaning solutions in accordance with specific instructions, using proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly custodial closets and equipment and keep inventories of supplies, requesting additional supplies as needed.
• Report all repairs and pest control needs, and any housekeeping-related violations by residents, guests, or staff.
• May perform minor maintenance tasks, such as changing bulbs, or more complex tasks including operating cleaning equipment such as extractors, buffers or scrubbers.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

To apply, please visit Job Opportunities | UVA Wise and complete the online application process. UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR . A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: None
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The use of both and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties as a housekeeper, such as dusting and mopping, etc. This job requires a range of continual movement including: traveling, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, twisting and lifting.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

About the company

The University of Virginia is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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