Housekeeping Worker - Weekend

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University seeks a Weekend Housekeeping Worker to perform cleaning and floor care across campus facilities, ensuring a sanitary, safe environment for students and staff. The role involves handling housekeeping equipment, following safety protocols, and supporting university events.

Schedule is Wed-Sun, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with 40 hours weekly and overtime as needed; salary is $31,200 per year. Physical strength and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required, and experience in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to follow safety precautions and work-related directions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and move 25 pounds.
• Essential personnel, emergency call-in, overtime as required.
• Preferred: Commercial experience in housekeeping or higher education settings.
• Preferred: Skilled in operating housekeeping-powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services and special floor care maintenance throughout campus facilities and in support of university functions to ensure a sanitary and safe environment.
• Responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and assigned keys.

Skills

General housekeeping

Physical fitness

Safety procedures

Lifting 50 pounds

Overtime flexibility

Commercial experience

Powered equipment operation

Job description

Housekeeping Worker - Weekend

Application Review Date:9/16/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

To provide Housekeeping services and special floor care maintenance throughout campus facilities and in support of university functions to ensure a sanitary and safe environment. Responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and assigned keys.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of general housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety precautions and work-related directions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and move 25 pounds.
• Essential personnel, emergency call-in, overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial, industrial or higher education experience.
• Skilled in operating housekeeping-powered equipment.

Employment Conditions

Ability to work Weekend shift Wed-Sun 8am-5pm. Essential personnel.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Overtime as needed.

Employee Classification: Hsekeep /or Apparel Workr I

Department: Auxiliary-M&O

Salary: $31,200

Department Contact Name: Betty Seagraves

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.