Custodial/Housekeeping Positions
About The Position
Looking to move forward in your career? West Virginia University is hiring Housekeepers for all Shifts! With a variety of locations, working in the Facilities Management department at WVU will give you the flexibility you need. Applying to this position today allows you to be considered for multiple Shifts for Housekeeper openings available at WVU. Please be sure to answer the prescreening questions when submitting your application so that we can filter your application to the correct supervisory teams/ locations based on your employment preferences. Housekeepers (Campus Service Workers- CSWs) provide a variety of maintenance and support services to the University community by maintaining buildings and grounds across campus. They are front-line employees who enhance the atmosphere of WVU, using every opportunity to provide a pleasant, positive, and high-quality learning environment. To make this mission as simple and successful as possible, CSWs have access to state-of-the art equipment, from electrostatic sprayers to lightweight vacuums and scrubbers. The Facilities team uses science-based procedures, tools, and products to clean for health and reduce the spread of germs and disease. The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses two units that are integral to the University’s success. Our units employ talented and skilled workers whose jobs include maintaining, protecting and improving the University’s buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.
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
- WVU provides competitive wages for its employees and takes related experience and education into consideration when determining appropriate salary.
- We also offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits package, 12 paid holidays and generous paid time off, as well as many other discounts and services.
- Learn more about available benefits for full time employees at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation.
- WVU also partners with Mountain Line Transit Authority to offer free transportation to and from work for WVU employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
