Housekeeping Worker (Filling More Than One Position)

Role Title: Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I

Position Number: 00537

Type of Posting: General Public

Is Sensitive Position?: No

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.

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

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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

Skilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, or 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 cleaner, buffers or scrubbing machine.

Salary Information
Starting at $31,200, 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

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: PS1203P

Closing Date: 04/12/2026

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.

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 Letter or 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.

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