Housekeeping Worker 00538

Christopher Newport University; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University is seeking a Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I to keep assigned areas clean on the Newport News campus. This full-time, non-exempt role requires following cleaning methods and safely using equipment such as vacuums, buffers, and scrubbing machines.

The position includes benefits under the Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU, with a 12-month probationary period and a two-day New Employee Orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and related cleaning experience.
• Experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies.
• Hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience.
• Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers or scrubbing machine.

Responsibilities

• This position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Effective communication

Interpersonal relations

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Buffers

Scrubbing machine

Job description

Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I

Appointment Type: Full Time

Position Number: 00538

FLSA: Non Exempt

Posting Number: PS1268P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Is this position telework eligible? No

Purpose of the Position: This position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students
• Skilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, or scrubbing machine

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Experience in cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience
• Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers or scrubbing machine

Salary Information Salary $32,292 to $40,365, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ .

Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.)
• Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.)
• Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.)
• Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Marginal
• Pushing/Pulling
• Standing
• Sitting Non-Applicable
• Walking
• Climbing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motion
• List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

• Fast Pace
• Fast Pace Marginal
• Average Pace
• Multiple Priorities
• Intense Customer Interaction
• Intense Customer Interaction Marginal
• Multiple Stimuli
• Multiple Stimuli Marginal
• Frequency Changes
• Frequency Changes Marginal
• List other emotional demands

Mental/Sensory Demands

• Memory
• Reasoning
• Reasoning Marginal
• Hearing
• Reading
• Analyzing
• Analyzing Marginal
• Logic
• Verbal Communication
• List other mental/sensory requirements

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Christopher Newport University ( CNU ) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling [phone].

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.

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