Careers at Virginia Tech

Embodying the Virginia Tech motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Division of Auxiliary and Business Services has responsibilities across multiple Virginia Tech campuses and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, always working to meet the needs of the University and anticipate the needs of those we serve. Auxiliary and Business Services strives to be customer focused and operationally minded while offering a diverse group of services that support and enhance the Virginia Tech experience. We take pride in being a responsive, innovative, and inclusive workforce that are stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

The primary duties of this Parking Assistant position are to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment in assigned facilities. Responsible for meeting high standards of cleanliness in offices, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other areas within the facilities. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, and removal of trash. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual situations. Responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment and assigned keys. Occasionally assists with the preparation of regularly scheduled events. As needed, the Assistant may be asked to perform standard parking enforcement duties such as supporting special events, providing customer service to campus visitors, and enforcing parking regulations.

In addition, the incumbent will perform other duties as requested by supervisor, take initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment, and perform work aligned with the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct, Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community, and the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer service experience with a proven ability to work with diverse customers.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with conflict situations calmly and professionally.
• Must be able to walk and stand extensively; climb stairs; safely move or handle up to 35 lbs; bend, stoop, reach push, pull, perform repetitive motion, and twist.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Familiarity with the Virginia Tech campus.
• Custodial/cleaning in an institutional, educational, or commercial cleaning environment (such as hospitality, university/college, school systems, commercial cleaning company, manufacturing, health care facilities.

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Regular

Based on experience

November 1, 2024

The selected finalist will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

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.

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