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Old Dominion University

Housekeeping Worker

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500


Posting Details

Working Title Housekeeping Worker

Position Number 00955A

Department WEBB CTR OP COST

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

Maintain a high level of cleanliness and order in the university center by performing a variety of cleaning tasks and meeting room set-ups. Strive to achieve perfection in supporting student activities and programs, meetings, and special events. Provide high-level customer service and uphold Webb Center staff’s work values.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of institutional cleaning methods and equipment operation. Demonstrated ability to properly operate a variety of housekeeping cleaning equipment, which may include but not be limited to (floor polishers, vacuums, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, brushes, burnisher and auto scrubber). Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and customers. 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

None

Education or training

Basic housekeeping training in the use of equipment and chemicals.

Level and type of experience

Basic experience operating standard housekeeping equipment.

Basic experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some experience as a housekeeping worker in a large office, school or institutional setting.

Conditions of Employment

This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to work during inclement conditions and certain holidays when the university is closed.

The position is required to work Monday through Friday evenings, 1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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 is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 27,534

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02640

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 09/02/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant must thoroughly complete every question on the application.

Applicant must list all applicable housekeeping positions held on the application.

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

College Home Page www.odu.edu

Department Home Page https://ww1.odu.edu/content/odu/life/gettinginvolved/webb.html

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you able to work Monday - Friday?

Yes

No

Are you able to work 1:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m daily?

(Open Ended Question)

How many years of experience do you have with basic housekeeping techniques and equipment?

No Response

0-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

10 years +

Specifically explain your housekeeping experience and skills.

(Open Ended Question)

What housekeeping equipment have you used in your prior positions?

(Open Ended Question)

Explain your experience with housekeeping chemicals.

(Open Ended Question)

What is your customer service experience?

(Open Ended Question)

Have you worked in a housekeeping position at a university?

Yes

No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Yellow Layoff Form

Blue Layoff Card

AHP Letter