Job Description
We're searching for a Housekeeping Worker to join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. This position attends to Custodial Operation needs by ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the SECL facilities. In addition, it maintains established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in student lounges, offices, lobbies, stairs, restrooms, showers, windows, and other venues as assigned. The duties include floor maintenance,…
dusting, gathering and removing trash, snow and ice removal from entranceways and sidewalks, raking leaves, and gathering trash from areas near buildings. So, if you're passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our students, please keep reading.
When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we do every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
Here's what you need to know about the role:
- You'll join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team: a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
- You'll report to the Housekeeping Supervisor. This is a regular, full-time, 100% staff appointment.
- You'll be primarily responsible for maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas and reporting any facility repairs or needs to management. You'll operate powered and manual cleaning equipment; mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines; and be responsible for caring for and handling Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Occasionally supports Event Operations Staff in preparing events scheduled in reservable spaces in SECL facilities.
- You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
- You'll be offered a base compensation package starting at $33,280 with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
Required Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus facility.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Experience safely mixing chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines
- Experience operating manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cleaning institutional or commercial areas.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Work schedule - Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm
