Housekeeping Worker
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Housekeeping / Janitorial
Posted on March 30, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Housekeeping Worker
Position Number
00125A
Department
CUSTODIAL SERV
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
To provide housekeeping services for university buildings through routine cleaning, specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, carpet maintenance procedures, and the application of those techniques and procedures accepted by the Custodial Maintenance Industry as necessary in maintaining institutional and educational facilities in their best possible condition. Reports to work as directed during emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Ability to read and write, to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more). Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day. Ability to learn, retain and utilize training procedures.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid Drivers License and insurable driving record.
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during University closings.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02515
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
01/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity 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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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 Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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 a 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Working Title
Housekeeping Worker
Position Number
00125A
Department
CUSTODIAL SERV
Location
Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
To provide housekeeping services for university buildings through routine cleaning, specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, carpet maintenance procedures, and the application of those techniques and procedures accepted by the Custodial Maintenance Industry as necessary in maintaining institutional and educational facilities in their best possible condition. Reports to work as directed during emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Ability to read and write, to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more). Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day. Ability to learn, retain and utilize training procedures.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid Drivers License and insurable driving record.
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during University closings.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number
S02515
Job Open To
General Public
Open Date
01/15/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
N/A
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page
Equity 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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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 Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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 a 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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you able to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have basic experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants, and caustic solutions?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of experience do you have with basic housekeeping techniques and equipment?
- No Response
- 0-2 years
- 3-5 years
- 6-10 years
- 10 years +
- Please list the floor machines you have used.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Yellow Layoff Form
- Blue Layoff Card
- AHP Letter
