HOUSEKEEPING C SUPERVISOR

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Virginia is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee daily operations for 25–30 staff, ensuring routines are completed within budget and cleanliness standards.

The role is designated essential for emergency closings, with in-person reporting and no telework. You will plan activities, review reports, and maintain equipment and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of housekeeping procedures, equipment, and products.
• Skills and training in the use of housekeeping products and equipment.
• Strong math and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple activities, plan and organize tasks, and follow up on work plans.
• Average computer skills for updating web-time entries and communications.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• IEHA Certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Some experience supervising housekeeping personnel and organizing activities.
• Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment and handling chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of 20–30 people on a daily basis.
• Plan and organize housekeeping activities; review daily reports and follow up work plans.
• Maintain standard housekeeping equipment and chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
• Update employee web-time entries, prepare annual evaluations, and respond to daily emails.

Skills

Staff supervision

Housekeeping procedures

Chemicals handling

Mathematics and communication skills

Time management / multitasking

Computer skills

Valid driver's license

Experience supervising housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IEHA Certification or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Housekeeping C Supervisor

Supervise day-to-day operations of 25–30 housekeeping staff in buildings assigned to ensure regularly scheduled routines and assignments are completed on a daily basis, within budgeted resources, and that an acceptable level of cleanliness is maintained in university facilities. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of 20–30 people on a daily basis.
• Plan and organize housekeeping activities; review daily reports and compile information; follow up work plans to ensure timely completion; problem‑solve.
• Maintain standard housekeeping equipment and chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
• Update employee web-time entries, prepare annual evaluations, and respond to daily emails.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of housekeeping procedures, equipment, and products.
• Skills and training in the use of products and equipment.
• Demonstrated math and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to handle multiple activities at the same time, plan and organize tasks, and follow up on work plans.
• Average computer skills for updating web-time entries, preparing evaluations, and responding to emails.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• IEHA Certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Some experience supervising housekeeping personnel and organizing and planning activities.
• Some experience operating standard housekeeping equipment and handling chemicals.

Employment Conditions

In-person reporting. This position is not eligible for telework under any circumstances.

Annual Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683‑3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.