Old Dominion University Hiring for Housekeeping Worker at Norfolk, Virginia Full Time

Working Title Housekeeping Worker

Position Number 00973A

Department CUSTODIAL SERV

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

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

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 periods 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.

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

In accordance with Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam effective September 1, 2021, all Old Dominion University employees who enter the workplace or work remotely must disclose their vaccine status to the designated university personnel. Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status, must undergo weekly COVID -19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to designated university personnel.

This Position is a Mid-Shift Position and the days and times are as follows:

Tuesday-Saturday 1:30PM-10:00PM

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

Job Requisition Number S01685

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 10/18/2021

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.

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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. 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.

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 +

• 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

• 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