Building Services Technician

Posting Details

Working Title: Building Services Technician

Position Number: 00864A

Department: CUSTODIAL SERV

Location: Norfolk, VA

Type of Position: Classified

Type of Job: Full Time

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS 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. Position is designated “Essential Personnel” and reports to work as directed during emergency closings.

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.

Level and type of experience

Some experience operating standard housekeeping equipment. Some experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Additional Considerations

Some housekeeping experience in an institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid driver’s 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.