00443 - Housekeeping Supervisor - Night Shift

Title: Housekeeping Supervisor - Night Shift

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker II

Hiring Range: $34,000-$36,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University's (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to learning by ensuring a clean and safe environment within college facilities for students, faculty and staff. The department seeks enthusiastic, motivated individual interested in serving as Housekeeping Supervisor.

To serve as the on-site supervisor for the Custodial Services Department directing the work activities of the custodial staff. Duties will include:

1. Working with staff to complete daily duties (working supervisor), training staff, completing employee payroll, leave request, supply and equipment inventory and performing general housekeeping functions.
2. This position may be assigned to any locations within the college.
3. Position may be assigned to work and/or supervise special events outside of normal daily schedule.
4. Serves on the college wide emergency response and events team.

The University has two shifts for its housekeeping staff:

Day Shift -

Monday-Friday-7:00AM -4:00PM

Rotating Sat & Sun – 8:00am – 2:00PM

• Does not include event coverage

Evening Shift -

Monday-Friday-3:00AM -11:30PM

Rotating weekend shift Sat & Sun – 8:00am – 2:00PM

• Does not include event coverage

Minimum Qualifications

1. Working knowledge of cleaning methods, use of cleaning supplies and equipment, proper safety techniques related to housekeeping operations and general computer operations.
2. Considerable skills in the use of buffers burnishers, wet and dry vacuums and other housekeeping equipment.
3. Possess skills in stripping, waxing, buffing floors and carpet cleaning (dry and wet methods).
4. Knowledge of and ability to apply proper safety techniques to be used in day-to-day housekeeping operations.
5. Demonstrate the ability to function independently, to give and receive both written and oral instructions, and to direct the work of others.
6. Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, and to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions.

Additional Considerations

1. Training and/or related experience in housekeeping may be substituted for educational requirements.
2. Hands on experience in day to day cleaning or institution type setting.
3. General computer knowledge required.
4. Some supervisory experience required.
5. Must possess a valid driver's license (must enter driver's license number and information under the "License" heading on the state application.)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone:

Email: E-MAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer