Lead Housekeeping Worker (1st Shift) 00715

Working Title :

Lead Housekeeping Worker (1st Shift) 00715

Role Title :

Housekeeping and Apparel Worker II

Position Number : 00715

FLSA : Non Exempt

Appointment Type : Full Time

Type of Posting : General Public

Is Sensitive Position? :

No

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

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? :

No

Departmental 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 skills
• Ability to direct work assignments
• Basic computer skills
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Skilled in the use of 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
• Ability to work from 5 am – 2 pm, Monday – Friday

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education Required :

Experience Required :

Additional Consideration(s) :

Experience Preferred :

Salary Information :

Starting at $32,672, 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 : 79072

Conditions of Employment :

Is this position telework eligible? :

No

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

Fast Pace : Marginal

Average Pace : Essential

Multiple Priorities :

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction :

Marginal

Multiple Stimuli : Marginal

Frequency Changes : Marginal

Memory : Essential

Reasoning : Marginal

Hearing : Essential

Reading : Essential

Analyzing : Marginal

Logic : Essential

Verbal Communication :

Essential

Written Communication :

Essential

Posting Number : PS1172P

Posting Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2025

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.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

https : / / jobs.cnu.edu / postings / 20186

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 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.