Housekeeping Worker

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We're searching for a Housekeeping Worker to join the Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. 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 Regular twelve-month, 100% staff appointment, Mondays through Fridays, 3:30 am to 12:00 pm. 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. Ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the Rec Sports facilities and maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in weight and cardio rooms, track, courts, pool deck, and other venues as assigned 4) 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. 5) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division. 6) You’ll be offered a base compensation package of $33,280 with comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: 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. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life. 2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs 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: Rec Sports builds a Healthy Hokie community by creating opportunities for student to practice healthy behaviors and developing employment opportunities and leadership programs for students to grow and practice leadership skills. We offer programs and activities that allow students to practice and exhibit sportsmanship, respect, and civility. We provide activities for students to seek involvement, form relationships, and try new activities. Our team teaches students the importance of goal setting and sharing helpful strategies they can use to successfully accomplish them. We are passionate about contributing to a student's ability to develop meaningful career paths by assisting them to identify individual interests, values, skills, and abilities.

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; safely mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
Knowledge of how to operate both manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas
Reporting any facility repairs or needs to management
Ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the Rec Sports facilities and maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in weight and cardio rooms, track, courts, pool deck, and other venues as assigned
Operating 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