Old Dominion University
Posting Details
Working Title HOUSEKEEPING B SUPEVISOR
Position Number 00620A
Department CUSTODIAL SERV
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
perform duties of Housekeeping Building (B) Supervisor. Supervise housekeeping staff within the building (or buildings) assigned, normally 1 to 6 housekeepers. Coordinate daily activities of assigned housekeeping staff. Conduct building inspections to ensure that housekeeping tasks are being completed per department policy. Additionally, this position is responsible for ordering, inventory management and issuing supplies for the housekeeping department to ensure all buildings are stocked with cleaning supplies and consumable supplies to maintain restrooms and other areas as necessary. This position is the primary Special Project Team Leader for specialized cleaning requirements. Reports to work as directed during emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment and safety practice. Knowledge of effective customer service and communication techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read and explain cleaning directions and standards to others. Demonstrated ability to write and record inspection results on standard inspection form. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Education or training
.
Level and type of experience
Experience in housekeeping/cleaning large buildings. Some institutional supervisory experience. Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Experience with supply ordering and inventory. Experience preparing weekly supply usage reports.
Conditions of Employment
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02994
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 07/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
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 provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter
Working Title HOUSEKEEPING B SUPEVISOR
Position Number 00620A
Department CUSTODIAL SERV
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
perform duties of Housekeeping Building (B) Supervisor. Supervise housekeeping staff within the building (or buildings) assigned, normally 1 to 6 housekeepers. Coordinate daily activities of assigned housekeeping staff. Conduct building inspections to ensure that housekeeping tasks are being completed per department policy. Additionally, this position is responsible for ordering, inventory management and issuing supplies for the housekeeping department to ensure all buildings are stocked with cleaning supplies and consumable supplies to maintain restrooms and other areas as necessary. This position is the primary Special Project Team Leader for specialized cleaning requirements. Reports to work as directed during emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment and safety practice. Knowledge of effective customer service and communication techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead the work of others. Demonstrated ability to read and explain cleaning directions and standards to others. Demonstrated ability to write and record inspection results on standard inspection form. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. many times per day.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Education or training
.
Level and type of experience
Experience in housekeeping/cleaning large buildings. Some institutional supervisory experience. Experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. Experience with supply ordering and inventory. Experience preparing weekly supply usage reports.
Conditions of Employment
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02994
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 07/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
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 provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter