Housekeeping Worker

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
Part time
5 days ago
Job no: 533914
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Recreational Sports Aux
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Housekeeping, Student Affairs / Services
Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re searching for a Part-Time Housekeeping Worker to join the Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. This position attends to Custodial Operations needs by ensuring a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in the Rec Sports facilities. In addition, it maintains established standards of cleanliness and sanitation in weight and cardio rooms, track, courts, pool deck, and other venues as assigned. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ Hokies, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll join the Recreational Sports team; a department that enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills.
2) You’ll report to the Housekeeping Supervisor in a Part-Time appointment.
3) You’ll be primarily responsible for maintaining and replenishing supplies in assigned areas, as well as reporting any facility repairs or needs to management. You’ll operate powered and manual cleaning equipment; mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines; responsible for the care and handling of Custodial Operations supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. Occasionally supports the Programs and Operations Staff in the preparation of events and activities scheduled in reservable spaces in Rec sports facilities.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a starting wage of $16 per hour.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT VIRGINIA TECH:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Student Affairs division believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The Department of Recreational Sports enhances the quality of life for the university community by educating and encouraging participation in activities that promote healthy lifestyles, social interactions, and leadership skills. The department creates an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop lifelong involvement in recreational activities and is dedicated to meeting the changing needs of a diverse community by offering quality structured and informal recreational opportunities.

Required Qualifications
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills for interaction with employees, students, and visitors at a large university campus facility.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Ability to safely mix chemicals with proper proportions from established guidelines.
  • Knowledge of how to operate both manual and electrically powered cleaning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Institutional or commercial cleaning experience.
  • Knowledge of commercial/industrial cleaning methods.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$16.00/hr

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hours per week

25 hours per week

Review Date

09/01/2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Unable to sponsor work visas.

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 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.

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 Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ryan Ferand at rferand@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: August 18, 2025
Applications close:

Apply
Other Job Recommendations:

Housekeeping Aide

Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Orange County, California
  • Delivers guest requests and sets up furniture items in...
  • Identifies and reports preventative or other maintenance...
3 days ago

Housekeeping Manager

Rebel Hotel Company
Washington, District of Columbia
$52,150 - $66,033 a year
  • Direct and administer all housekeeping activities, ensuring...
  • Staff Supervision and Scheduling
2 weeks ago

Housekeeping Supervisor

Hotel Grand Victorian
Branson, Missouri
$31,443 - $35,151 a year
Directs the activities of the Housekeeping/Laundry department, and furnishes daily cleaning to guestrooms and all other areas of...
4 days ago

Child Study Team Social Worker

EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Essex County, New Jersey
$60,500 - $73,600 a year
Student Support Services/School Social Worker In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary...
4 days ago

Social Worker

Heritage Manor Stratmore
Shreveport, Louisiana
$26 - $28 an hour
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance...
4 weeks ago

Housekeeper

Troy inn & Suites
Troy, Michigan
$15 - $18 an hour
  • Perform thorough cleaning of assigned areas, including guest...
  • Execute floor care tasks such as sweeping, mopping,...
3 weeks ago

College Football Scout

TXOdds
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
$50 - $70 an hour
Job Description: Are you a sports enthusiast ready to dive into the heart of college football action or a die-hard fan on campus?...
22 hours ago

Palantir Forward Deployed Engineer

Deloitte
Arlington, Virginia
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5+ years of data science and/or data manipulation and...
  • 3+ years experience working with Palantir Foundry ...
9 hours ago

Medical Assistant - Neurosciences, Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
  • Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s...
  • Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as...
18 hours ago

Direct Marketing Associate - LA

Andersen Corporation
Torrance, California
$46,000 - $46,000
  • Vigorously and diligently work to generate leads while...
  • Transport self to assigned territory and work independently...
9 hours ago