Housekeeping Worker 00611

Christopher Newport University
  • Newport News, VA
  • $32,292–$40,365 Per Year
12 days ago

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Housekeeping Worker 00611 Role Title Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I Position Number 00611 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes Responsible 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 No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective

The Housing department ensures that student-housing facilities are well maintained, clean and safe for the students of CNU.

Purpose of the Position

This position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Ability to use housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, and scrubbing machine
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma

Experience:

  • Experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies

Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

  • Hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience
  • Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers or scrubbing machines

Salary Information Salary $32,292 to $40,365, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU 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 79071 Conditions 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

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Essential Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Marginal Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Non-Applicable Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Essential Reaching Essential Repetitive Motion Essential List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Marginal Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Marginal Multiple Stimuli Marginal Frequency Changes Marginal

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Marginal Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Marginal Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1255P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 08/25/2026 Closing Date 09/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Special 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/21172 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable 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's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.

Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letteror by calling 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

  • Yes

  • No

  • Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

  • Yes

  • No

  • Have you retired from a VRS covered position?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?

  • Yes

  • No

  • If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?

  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you a high school graduate, or do you have equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies?
  • Yes

  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Other Application Materials
  • DD214
  • Licensure/Certification
  • Other Application Materials #2
  • Yellow Layoff Form
  • Blue Layoff Card
  • AHP Letter

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewport News, VA
Salary$32,292–$40,365 Per Year

Skills

  • Advertisingunmatched
  • Banking Servicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Student Housingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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