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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Housekeeping Worker

Position Number
00470A

Department
HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job

EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance

Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
Provide housekeeping services to University housing apartments and residence halls through routine cleaning interior and exterior, specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, carpet & tile maintenance procedures and the application of those techniques and procedures accepted by the custodial maintenance industry as necessary in maintaining apartments and dormitories in their best possible condition.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language and to understand and follow oral instructions. 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 or chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Preferred knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification
Previous housekeeping experience in an institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Conditions of Employment
Working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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
S01536

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
06/14/2021

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. Minorities, 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

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 work Monday through Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM (1 hour lunch) with a turn at weekends using a flexible hour schedule?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Are you able to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more)?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Are you able to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day?
    • 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)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Other Document
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June 10, 2023

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