Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title BUILDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR SR Position Number 00448A Department CUSTODIAL SERV 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 25 - 30 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 facilities. Position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities
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. Training experience in the use of products and equipment. Ability to supervise a staff of 20 - 30 people on a daily basis. Average computer skills needed in order to make daily updates on employee time edits, work on annual evaluations/ewps and respond to daily emails.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Many years of experience supervising housekeeping personnel; experience organizing and planning housekeeping activities; experience developing and maintaining program procedures and policies. 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)
Previous housekeeping experience in institutional setting, ideally higher education. IEHA or similar certification is preferred. High school Graduate or equivalent. Good math and communication skills (oral and written).
Conditions of Employment
In-person reporting required. The position is not eligible for telework under any circumstances. Hours of work are 5:00AM to 1:30PM.
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.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03355 Job Open To General Public Open Date 06/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for employment in this role. Department of Motor Vehicles review will be conducted
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page 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.
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