Housekeeping Worker

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for a Housekeeper to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re highly motivated to help keep a student health center looking its best, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Schiffert Health Center team; a department centered on the health and wellbeing of our student population by caring for them in their times of illness or injuries.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Housekeeper Lead, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% housekeeping staff appointment. 
3) You’ll be responsible to perform duties related to maintaining and cleaning the health center facility while complying with appropriate industry regulations and safety requirements. Responsible for meeting high standards of housekeeping in patient exam rooms, offices, bathrooms and public areas.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package of $33,280 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Schiffert Health Center’s mission is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, cost-effective, and culturally competent medical care and health promotion for Virginia Tech students.

Required Qualifications
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping standards.
• Experience working with the public and/or customer service experience.
• Must have the ability to read written instructions and comprehend verbal instructions.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$33,280

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm OR Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hours per week

40

Review Date

01/26/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.