Job Information
Old Dominion University Housekeeping Worker in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Working Title Housekeeping Worker
Position Number 01180A
Department CUSTODIAL SERV
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
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.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated ability to read and write, to understand and follow oral instructions. Working knowledge of basic Housekeeping techniques and equipment. Demonstrated ability to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more). Demonstrated ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day. Demonstrated 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 driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Conditions of Employment
Available Shifts:
Sunday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00am to 4:30pm
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 S02636
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 05/06/2024
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.
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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’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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 (*).
- 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 +
- Do you have the ability to operate housekeeping equipment such as buffers (high or slow), carpet extractors, auto-scrubbers, and wet and dry vacuums?
Yes
No
- Do you have basic experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants, and caustic solutions?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Other Document
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter