Lead Housekeeping Worker

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

The Lead Housekeeping Worker handles routine and non-routine housekeeping needs to achieve prescribed sanitation, cleanliness, and aesthetic standards in assigned residence halls. The role serves as a liaison between upper-level management and housekeeping workers, and leads and directs workers in performing their duties. When the supervisor is absent, the Lead Housekeeping Worker assumes supervisory duties and assists the housekeeping supervisor.

Requirements

  • Considerable experience with cleaning methods, techniques, cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
  • Knowledge and experience with work-related safety practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct and lead others.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and judgments when the supervisor is absent.
  • Ability to develop good working relationships with workers, students, and professional staff.
  • Ability to follow and explain written and oral instructions.
  • A criminal conviction check and a driving check with a safe driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

  • High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Address routine and non-routine housekeeping needs in assigned residence halls.
  • Maintain prescribed levels of sanitation, cleanliness, and aesthetic appearance.
  • Serve as a liaison between upper-level management and housekeeping workers.
  • Lead and direct housekeeping workers in performing their duties.
  • Assume the supervisor’s duties in their absence.
  • Assist the housekeeping supervisor.
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