Old Dominion University is hiring: HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR in Norfolk

Posting Details

Working Title HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Position Number 00479A

Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category H Service/Maintenance

Job Description

Supervise day-to-day operations of 3 to 10 housekeeping staff in buildings assigned 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 in University Residence Halls and Apartments. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of housekeeping procedures, equipment and products and their application. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize housekeeping activities; to review daily reports and compile information; to follow up work plans to ensure timely completion; to problem solve. Ability to handle multiple activities at the same time. Good communication skills (oral & written).

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Level and type of 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 (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Advanced training in housekeeping and related areas of the housekeeping fields. Considerable housekeeping experience as a supervisor working 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. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03069

Job Open To ODU Employees Only

Open Date 09/29/2025

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