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Housekeeping Worker

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please thoroughly answer all sections of the application.
When listing your current and past positions, please list start and
end dates.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Housekeeping Worker
Position Number 00081A
Department WEBB CTR OP COST
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
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
Some knowledge of institutional cleaning methods and equipment operation. Ability to cooperate with co-workers and customers. 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, floor burnisher and auto scrubber machines. Demonstrated ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language and to understand and follow oral instructions.
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 previous custodial experience in a large office, school, or institutional setting.

Conditions of Employment
This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work during inclement conditions and holidays when the university is closed.

Employee is required to work Sunday – Thursday nights, 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

You will receive a night shift differential pay stipend of $1.00 per hour. This stipend will cease should you change to a different shift or another position.

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 commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02560
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/11/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please thoroughly answer all sections of the application.
When listing your current and past positions, please list start and
end dates.
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 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.
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 (*).

  1. * Explain your experience with basic housekeeping techniques.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Are you able to work Sunday through Thursday
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you able to work from 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What housekeeping equipment have you used in your prior positions?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * What is your customer service experience?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Explain your experience with housekeeping chemicals.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Other Document
  3. Yellow Layoff Form
  4. Blue Layoff Card
  5. AHP Letter