Job Description
We’re currently searching for a Lead Housekeeping Worker to join our Student Engagement and Camus Life (SECL) team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you are passionate about providing outstanding, innovative experiences for our 30,000+ students, please keep reading.
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.
Here’s what you need to know about the role:
1) You’ll join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team: a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
2) You’ll report to the Housekeeping Manager, in a Regular full-time, 100% staff appointment.
3) You’ll be responsible for attending to housekeeping needs that are both routine and non-routine to achieve a high level of sanitation, cleanliness, and aesthetic appearance of all assigned areas within the SECL portfolio. Additional work includes acting as a liaison between upper management and housekeeper workers. Assume supervisor duties in his/her/their absence and assist housekeeping supervisor by leading and directing housekeeping workers in the performance of their duties. Assist in the setup and strikes of event equipment for regularly scheduled events in the student center facilities as needed.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $32,500-$35,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which 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.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods, techniques, equipment, and chemicals.
- Ability to follow instructions, walk extensively, climb stairs and step ladders, independently and safely move and handle up to 50 lbs., to push/pull 75 lbs., shovel snow, and safely and efficiently operate electrical powered and manual cleaning equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and lead the work of others, and make independent decisions and judgments in the absence of the supervisor.
- Emergency Personnel position requiring employees to report to work during emergencies and closings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cleaning of institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.
- Supervision experience and knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
Pay Band
1
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$32,500 - $35,000
Review Date
4/5/2024
Additional Information
- Must have a criminal background check
- Must have a driver's license check
- Work schedule: Thursday to Sunday - 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
