Housekeeping Worker

1 month ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Housekeeping Worker to join our team in a day shift position. As a key member of our Student Affairs team, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in our residential halls and other assigned areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in student lounges, offices, lobbies, stairs, rest rooms, showers, windows, and other interior spaces.
  • Perform 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.
  • Operate powered and manual cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Report needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual housekeeping situations.
  • Care for and handle housekeeping supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in cleaning of institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.

Working Conditions

This position is 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.

About Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

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, 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.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our values, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth.


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