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Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VAFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Norfolk, VA
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Old Dominion University is hiring a Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I. The Building Services Technician provides housekeeping services for university buildings, including routine cleaning, specific floor maintenance, and carpet maintenance. This role involves applying techniques and procedures accepted by the Custodial Maintenance Industry to maintain institutional and educational facilities. The position is designated as "Essential Personnel" and requires reporting to work as directed during emergency closings.

Key focus areas include Perform routine cleaning of university buildings, Execute specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, and Conduct carpet maintenance and related cleaning techniques.

Successful candidates bring Some Housekeeping Experience In Institutional Setting, Valid Driver’s License And Insurable Driving Record, and Some Experience Operating Standard Housekeeping Equipment. Important skills include Basic Housekeeping Techniques, English, Understand Oral Instructions, Learn Training Procedures, Retain Training Procedures, and Utilize Training Procedures. Preferred (not required): Operating Standard Housekeeping Equipment, Use And Application Of Chemicals, and Housekeeping In Institutional Setting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Housekeeping TechniquesEnglishUnderstand Oral InstructionsLearn Training ProceduresRetain Training ProceduresUtilize Training ProceduresOperating Standard Housekeeping EquipmentUse and Application of ChemicalsHousekeeping in Institutional Setting

Qualifications

Ability to Stand for Extended Lengths of TimeAbility to Lift Up to 25 LbsValid Driver's LicenseInsurable Driving Record

Full job description

Position Information

Role Title Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I

Role Code 79071

Pay Band 01

Posting Details

Working Title Building Services Technician

Position Number 00864A

Department CUSTODIAL SERV

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT

To provide housekeeping services for university buildings through routine cleaning, specific floor maintenance and protection procedures, carpet maintenance procedures, and the application of those techniques and procedures accepted by the Custodial Maintenance Industry as necessary in maintaining institutional and educational facilities in their best possible condition. Position is designated “Essential Personnel” and reports to work as directed during emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Working knowledge of basic housekeeping techniques and equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and write the English language and to understand and follow oral instructions. Demonstrated ability to stand for extended lengths of time (five hours or more). Demonstrated ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day. Demonstrated ability to learn, retain and utilize training procedures.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

N/A

Level and type of experience

Some experience operating standard housekeeping equipment. Some experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Some housekeeping experience in an institutional setting, ideally higher education. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Conditions of Employment

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03336

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 06/11/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)

  • No

    • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

  • Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application

  • Yellow Layoff Form

  • Blue Layoff Card

  • AHP Letter

  • Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

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