Housekeeping Worker

State of Virginia•Blacksburg, VA

51d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's 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. We're searching for a Part-Time Housekeeping Worker to join the Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. This position attends to Custodial Operations needs by ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the Rec Sports facilities. In addition, it maintains established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in weight and cardio rooms, track, courts, pool deck, and other venues as assigned. So, if you're passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ Hokies, please keep reading. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE: 1) You'll join the Recreational Sports team; a department that enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills. 2) You'll report to the Housekeeping Supervisor in a Part-Time appointment. 3) You'll be primarily responsible for maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas, as well as reporting any facility repairs or needs to management. You'll operate powered and manual cleaning equipment; mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines; responsible for the care and handling of Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Occasionally supports the Programs and Operations Staff in the preparation of events and activities scheduled in reservable spaces in Rec sports facilities. 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 starting wage of $16 per hour. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT VIRGINIA TECH: 1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. 2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Student Affairs division believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning. 3) THE TEAM: The Department of Recreational Sports enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills. The department creates an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop lifelong involvement in recreational activities and is dedicated to meeting the changing needs of a diverse community by offering quality structured and informal recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus facility.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to safely mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
Knowledge of how to operate both manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

Institutional or commercial cleaning experience.
Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.

Responsibilities

maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas
reporting any facility repairs or needs to management
operating powered and manual cleaning equipment
mixing chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines
responsible for the care and handling of Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys
Occasionally supports the Programs and Operations Staff in the preparation of events and activities scheduled in reservable spaces in Rec sports facilities

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