Lead Floor Technician 00362

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32,672–$40,846 Per Year
SKILLS
Advertising, Banking Services, Blowers, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Orientation, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Memory Hardware, Multitasking, On Call, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retail, Retirement Plan, Safety/Work Safety, Student Housing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newport News, VA
POSTED
9 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Lead Floor Technician 00362 Role Title Housekeeping and Apparel Worker II Position Number 00362 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement Designated Personnel Yes 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.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding? Yes If Restricted Position, please paste statement

This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective

Provide high levels of excellence an professionalism in rendering superior, customer-focused services to residential students of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and devoted to a "students first" attitude, working to ensure that University Housing facilities are well-maintained, clean and safe for the students of Christopher Newport University,

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for assisting the supervisor with directing and overseeing the work of the floor technicians team. The position will also perform floor technician work, housekeeping and upholstery duties as well as to ensure all assigned buildings are well maintained at all times. Ensuring the work is completed in a safe manner is part of every aspect of this role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Skilled in the use of housekeeping and floor maintenance equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, and scrubbing machines, burnishers, carpet extractors, electrostatic equipment, blowers, pressure washers
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent supervisory skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to direct work assignments
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call on a rotational basis

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required

Education:

  • High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
  • Valid driver's license

Experience:

  • Experience overseeing the work of others
  • Experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
  • Experience using various flooring equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaner, buffer, and scrubbing machine, extractors, burnishers

Additional Consideration(s)

Experience:

  • Experience working at a college or university

Salary Information Salary starting at $32,672 to $40,846, 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 79072 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.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and be on-call on a rotational basis

Is this position telework eligible? No Telework Eligibility Disclaimer

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

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 List other physical requirements

Emotional Demands

Fast Pace Marginal Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Marginal Multiple Stimuli Marginal Frequency Changes Marginal

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory Essential Reasoning Marginal Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Marginal Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1228P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 06/18/2026 Closing Date 07/05/2026 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.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20882 Advertising Text 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 Letteror 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

  • Yes

  • No

  • Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.

  • Yes

  • No

  • Have you retired from a VRS covered position?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?

  • Yes

  • No

  • If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?

  • Yes

  • No

    • Are you a high school graduate, or do you have equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have experience overseeing the work of others?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have experience using various flooring equipment and tools such as vacuum cleaner, buffer, and scrubbing machine, extractors, burnishers?
  • Yes

  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Other Application Materials
  • DD214
  • Other Application Materials #2
  • Other Application Materials #3
  • Other Application Materials #4
  • Yellow Layoff Form
  • Blue Layoff Card
  • AHP Letter

About the Company

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Christopher Newport University