Weekend Day Shift Housekeeping Worker at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA

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Job Description This is an entry level position that attends to housekeeping needs and assures a clean, sanitary and safe environment in the residential halls where residents can live and learn and in other assigned areas in Student Affairs. Responsible for maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation including student lounges, offices, lobbies, stairs, rest rooms, showers, windows, and other interior space. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, gathering and removal of trash, snow and ice removal from entranceways and sidewalks, raking leaves and gathering trash from areas near buildings and replenishing supplies. Operates powered and manual cleaning equipment. Reports needed equipment and building repair and any unsafe or unusual housekeeping situations. Responsible for the care and handling of housekeeping supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Willingness to learn housekeeping procedures and ability to be trained to use housekeeping equipment. Required Qualifications • Must have excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus. • Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods. • Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in cleaning of institutional, domestic, or commercial areas preferred. • Safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment. Pay Band 1 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary $33,280/year Hours per week 40 Review Date October 19, 2026 Additional Information Work Schedule will be Saturday through Wednesday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and as needed for good customer service and on-call duties. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert S