Lead Housekeeping Worker (1st Shift) 00715 at InsideHigherEd

Working Title:Lead Housekeeping Worker (1st Shift) 00715Role Title:Housekeeping and Apparel Worker IIPosition Number:00715FLSA:Non ExemptAppointment Type:Full TimeType of Posting:General PublicIs Sensitive Position?:NoDesignated Personnel:YesResponsible Employee:This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.If Designated Personnel, please paste statement:This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.Statement of Economic Interest:NoIs this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?:NoDepartmental Objective:Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining campus buildings utilizing the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC trades as well as housekeeping and floor maintenance.Purpose of the Position:This position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks. It will also oversee the work of assigned housekeeping workers.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:Required:Good interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to direct work assignmentsBasic computer skillsThorough knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning suppliesSkilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, and scrubbing machineAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and studentsAbility to work from 5 am – 2 pm, Monday – FridayEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :Education Required:High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diplomaValid driver’s licenseExperience Required:Experience overseeing the work of othersExperience in cleaning methods and cleaning suppliesExperience using a vacuum cleaner, buffer, and scrubbing machineAdditional Consideration(s):Experience Preferred:Experience working at a universitySalary Information:Starting at $32,672, Commensurate with Education and ExperienceCNU Information:This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.Role Code:79072Conditions of Employment:This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.Ability to work from 5 am – 2 pm, Monday – Friday.Is this position telework eligible?:NoLight Lifting (less than 20 lbs.):EssentialModerate Lifting (20-50 lbs.):EssentialHeavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.):MarginalPushing/Pulling:EssentialStanding:EssentialSitting:Non-ApplicableBending:EssentialWalking:EssentialClimbing:EssentialReaching:EssentialRepetitive Motion:EssentialFast Pace:Marginal Average Pace:EssentialMultiple Priorities:EssentialIntense Customer Interaction:MarginalMultiple Stimuli:MarginalFrequency Changes:MarginalMemory:EssentialReasoning:MarginalHearing:EssentialReading:EssentialAnalyzing:MarginalLogic:EssentialVerbal Communication:EssentialWritten Communication:EssentialPosting Number:PS1172PPosting Date:11/20/2025Closing Date:12/10/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants:CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20186EEO/Diversity Statement(s):Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy StatementReasonable Accommodation Request:Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.Alternative Hiring Process:In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019.Background Check:Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.