"Housekeeping Worker"

Housekeeping Worker

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Custodial and Housekeeping

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're searching for a Housekeeping Worker to join the Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ Hokies, please keep reading!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll join the Recreational Sports team; a department that enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills.
2. You'll report to the Housekeeping Supervisor in a Regular twelve-month, 100% staff appointment, Mondays through Fridays, 3:30 am to 12:00 pm.
3. You'll be primarily responsible for maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas, as well as reporting any facility repairs or needs to management. Ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the Rec Sports facilities and maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in weight and cardio rooms, track, courts, pool deck, and other venues as assigned
4. You'll operate powered and manual cleaning equipment; mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines; responsible for the care and handling of Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Occasionally supports the Programs and Operations Staff in the preparation of events and activities scheduled in reservable spaces in Rec sports facilities.
5. You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6. You'll be offered a base compensation package of $33,280 with 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.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision; safely mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
• Knowledge of how to operate both manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.
• Institutional or commercial cleaning experience

Pay Band: 1

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Information: 33,280

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:30 am - 12:00 pm

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: 03/26/2026

Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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