Housekeeping Worker (01180A)
The Facilities Management Custodial Services Department at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the Housekeeping Worker (full-time, 12 month) position. The Housekeeping Worker will 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.
Required Education: Working knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment.
Required Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to read and write, 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. Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants, and caustic solutions.
Additional Considerations: Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Conditions of Employment: Available Shifts: Sunday to Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. 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.
Review Date: The initial application review date for this position is May 20, 2024, and will remain open until filled.
To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/
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