"Building Services Technician"

Posting Details

Working Title
Building Services Technician

Position Number
00343A

Department
CUSTODIAL SERV

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
H Service/Maintenance

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. 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 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
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

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.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Basic housekeeping training in the use of equipment and chemicals.

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
S03233

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
02/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please attach your resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.