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Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must complete the entire application with current and prior positions, to
include dates of employment.  Must complete each question thoroughly.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I
Position Number HR4232
Department WEBB CTR OP COST
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Hourly
Type of Job Hourly/Wage
EEO Category H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
The Floor Technician is responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surface and carpet (stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction, & bonneting) areas that include offices, classrooms, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, and other public areas. Also, maintain a high level of cleanliness by performing various cleaning tasks and meeting rooms set-ups. Provide high-level customer service and uphold Webb Center and Broderick Dining staff’s work values.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. 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. Demonstrated ability to read and write, to understand and follow oral instructions.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Some floor maintenance experience.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
None
Conditions of Employment
Hourly (wage) employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave.

This is an overnight position, working 11:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Employee may be needed to work 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.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary non-negotiable $ - 18/hour
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02556
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Must complete the entire application with current and prior positions, to
include dates of employment.  Must complete each question thoroughly.
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. What housekeeping equipment have you used in prior positions?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. Specifically explain your housekeeping experience and skills.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. What is your customer service experience?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. Explain your experience with housekeeping chemicals.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. Are you able to work from 11:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. I understand I may need to work one of the following: Sunday-Thursday; Monday-Friday; Tuesday-Saturday; Wednesday-Sunday; Thursday-Monday; Friday-Tuesday; OR Saturday-Wednesday.
    • YES

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Contact Information for Professional References
  3. AHP Letter