Lead Housekeeping Worker 00304

  • Christopher Newport University
  • Newport News, Virginia
  • Full Time

Working Title Lead Housekeeping Worker 00304 Role Title Housekeeping and Apparel Worker II Position Number 00304 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.

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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. It will also oversee the work of assigned housekeeping workers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Skilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, and scrubbing machine
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to direct work assignments
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call on a rotational basis

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
  • Valid driver's license

Experience:

  • Experience overseeing the work of others
  • Experience in cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Experience using a vacuum cleaner, buffer, and scrubbing machine

Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

  • Prior hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience.

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 .

Role Code 79072 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.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call on a rotational basis

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 PS1144P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 08/27/2025 Closing Date 09/10/2025 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. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

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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 ....

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: or call DARS at ....

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.

Job ID: 491028024
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025

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