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Norfolk State University

Housekeeper Multi-Hire

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $33,000.00 - $35,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Norfolk State University is a prominent public university located in Norfolk, Virginia, known for its commitment to providing quality education and fostering an inclusive campus environment. Established with a vision to serve a diverse student body, the university offers a wide range of academic programs and is dedicated to student success, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives. The university’s campus encompasses various academic buildings, residence halls, athletic and recreational facilities, classrooms, and administrative offices, all striving to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous housekeeping or custodial experience preferred
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing for long periods
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including before or after regular work hours and during emergencies
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment safely and effectively
  • Must comply with safety regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
  • Effective communication skills

Job Duties

  • Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas including residence halls, apartments, academic buildings, classrooms, athletic/recreational facilities, offices, and service areas
  • Clean doors, glass entrances, vacuum, sweep, mop, and dust corridors, stairwells, offices, lounges, kitchens, and entrances
  • Properly remove trash and recycling to support sustainability initiatives
  • Clean and disinfect bathrooms maintaining supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap
  • Clean and disinfect showers, laundry rooms, laundry equipment, locker rooms, classrooms including chalkboards, whiteboards, desks, chairs and lecterns, and laboratories according to protocol
  • Complete detail and project cleaning for assigned areas while keeping supervisors informed
  • Maintain janitor closets and storage areas in a clean organized manner and order supplies to maintain inventory
  • Ensure cleaning equipment is kept in good working condition and wipe down after each use
  • Work with building coordinators to arrange spaces for events and set up tables and chairs
  • Shovel snow and apply ice melt in assigned areas and assist with additional areas to maintain campus safety
  • Comply with safety rules and wear appropriate PPE
  • Cover for absent coworkers and perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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