"Housekeeping Worker H-268"

Working Title:

Housekeeping Worker H-268

Role Title:

Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I

Position Number:

H-268

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Appointment Type:

Part Time

Type of Posting:

General Public

Is Sensitive Position?:

No

Designated Personnel:

Yes

Responsible Employee:

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest:

No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:

No

Departmental Objective:

The mission of the Ferguson Center for the Arts is to enhance and enrich the cultural development and awareness of the University and its constituents in the region by offering cost-effective, diverse and superior cultural experiences, delivered with the highest level of service.

Purpose of the Position:

The successful candidate will ensure the cleanliness and ensure compliance with safety rules of the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Skilled in the use of vacuum cleaner, buffer, scrubbing machine and other cleaning equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff, students and patrons
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work from 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20- 50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols
• Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties
• Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar
• Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion
• Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required:

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Experience in housekeeping

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience:

• Basic computer skills such as e-mail and web browsing
• Experience as a housekeeping worker in a college/university or hotel setting

Role Code:

79071

Salary Information:

Starting at $15.00 per hour, Commensurate with Education and Experience)

Conditions of Employment:

• This is an HOURLY position and does NOT entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits and is limited to 1500 hours in a 365-day period
• Selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-Day New Employee Orientation Program
• Ability to work from 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Ability to safely lift and carry moderate loads (20- 50 lbs.) in accordance with established safety protocols
• Ability to perform tasks requiring pushing and pulling of equipment, carts, or materials as needed
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to bend, kneel, or crouch as needed to complete assigned duties
• Ability to walk for extended periods or distances as required by the job
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms, often associated with typing, data entry, and similar
• Ability to reach and extend arms in various directions to access materials, tools, or equipment as needed for task completion
• Ability to tolerate climbing stairs and ladders in accordance with established safety protocols

Is this position telework eligible?:

No

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):

Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):

Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):

Marginal

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Marginal

Bending:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Fast Pace:

Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Priorities:

Marginal

Intense Customer Interaction:

Marginal

Multiple Stimuli:

Marginal

Frequent Changes:

Marginal

Memory:

Marginal

Reasoning:

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading:

Marginal

Analyzing:

Marginal

Logic:

Marginal

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Marginal

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Date:

06/26/2025

Closing Date:

09/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm). In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19378

EEO/Diversity Statement(s):

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request:

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check:

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.