Custodial/Housekeeping Positions

West Virginia University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University is hiring Housekeepers for all shifts within its Facilities Management department. This role offers flexibility with a variety of locations across campus. Applicants will be considered for multiple Housekeeper (Campus Service Worker - CSW) openings. Housekeepers provide essential maintenance and support services, maintaining buildings and grounds to enhance the university's atmosphere and provide a high-quality learning environment. They utilize state-of-the-art equipment, including electrostatic sprayers, lightweight vacuums, and scrubbers, and follow science-based procedures to clean for health and reduce germ spread. The Division of Facilities and Services is crucial to the University's success, employing skilled workers to maintain, protect, and improve campus buildings and grounds, ensuring safety and satisfaction for employees, students, and guests.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 0-6 months directly related experience

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain interior appearance of all buildings, including floors, carpets, furniture, walls, bathrooms, kitchens and more.
• Clean and maintain exterior appearance of all buildings, including removing leaves and debris, cleaning gutters, removing snow and ice, spreading salt, washing graffiti and more.
• Operate various machinery, including walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, and hand and power tools.
• Properly mix and dilute commercial strength disinfectants, detergents and solutions, calculating the appropriate amount to use.
• Relocate offices and classrooms by lifting and loading/unloading furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc. using hand trucks, dollies and other equipment.
• Assist in set-up and tear-down of equipment for special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, including collecting trash and recycling, replenishing supplies, locking/unlocking doors, assisting other workers and responding to various requests.
• Remain current in safety requirements and attend periodic training sessions.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• comprehensive benefits package (for full-time employees)
• 12 paid holidays
• generous paid time off
• many other discounts and services
• free transportation to and from work for WVU employees (partners with Mountain Line Transit Authority)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees