HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Job at New River Community College in Norfolk

Overview

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR — Norfolk, VA. Supervise day-to-day operations of 3 to 10 housekeeping staff in university residence halls and apartments to ensure regularly scheduled routines and assignments are completed on a daily basis, within budgeted resources, and that an acceptable level of cleanliness is maintained. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day housekeeping operations and staff in buildings assigned.
• Ensure completion of regularly scheduled routines and assignments on a daily basis.
• Manage resources within budgeted limits and maintain acceptable cleanliness standards in University Residence Halls and Apartments.
• Review daily reports, compile information, and follow up on work plans to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of housekeeping procedures, equipment, and products and their application.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize housekeeping activities; review daily reports; follow up on work plans; and solve problems.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Good communication skills (oral & written).

Special licenses, registrations or certifications

• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Experience

• Considerable experience supervising housekeeping personnel; experience organizing and planning housekeeping activities; experience developing and maintaining program procedures and policies.
• Considerable experience operating standard housekeeping equipment; experience in the use and application of chemicals such as germicides, disinfectants and caustic solutions. Education may be substituted for experience.

Additional Considerations

• Advanced training in housekeeping and related areas of the housekeeping field.
• Considerable housekeeping experience as a supervisor in dormitories, apartments, motels, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
• This position is an open until filled recruitment. Recruitment may close after the five-day posting period when a suitable pool of applicants is generated.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Posting Details

• Job Requisition Number: S03069
• Job Open To: ODU Employees Only
• Open Date: 09/29/2025
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions Summary: Please attach resume.

Background Checks & Equity

• Criminal Background Check: The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
• Equity Statement: It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation, contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of inclusion, applicants may apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To request an AHP Letter, use the 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

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay. Disclosure of pay information is allowed under specific conditions as described in the posting.

Document Instructions

Required documents: Resume; Recommendation/Reference Letter 1; Recommendation/Reference Letter 2. Optional: Cover Letter/Letter of Application; Yellow Layoff Form; Blue Layoff Card; AHP Letter.