What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Services Hourly Housekeeping Worker position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Housekeeping Worker at Perry Place maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility. They clean and maintain all areas, handle floor maintenance, furniture cleaning, and replenish supplies. They report facility repair needs promptly and manage non-routine cleaning tasks for special events. Adhering to health and safety regulations is a priority, including using protective equipment and following proper chemical usage guidelines. Additionally, they ensure the exterior of the building remains tidy by clearing snow, removing trash, and sweeping sidewalks.
Required Qualifications
- Previous customer service experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with a diverse group of employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus.
- Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods and equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cleaning of institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.
Pay Band
1
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$16.00/hour
Review Date
Open until filled
Additional Information
Schedules can vary and will be dependent on the Dining unit where you work. Receive a free meal with every shift you work.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jessica Powell at jessp14@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
About Dining Services:
Virginia Tech has built a reputation for outstanding dining. Our dining program stays at the leading edge of national trends.
Customers report high overall satisfaction and appreciate the variety of dining options available on campus. Recent customer comments such as “I brag about our food service to my friends and family” illustrate that the Virginia Tech students share our pride in the dining program.
- Dining Services serves approximately 7.5 million meals per year.
- Total on-campus sales of $71.2 million annually
- Current national brand annual gross sales of over $9.5 million
- Largest single employer on campus, employing over 2,200 people.
- Approximately 19,000 dining plan holders with debit-style plans that can be used in any of the dining centers.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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