Facility Housekeeper

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 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?: 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 . 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 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: PS1255P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Date: 08/25/2026 Closing Date: 09/08/2026 Open Until Filled: No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr