Job Details
Working Title: Housekeeping Worker 00538
Role Title: Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I
Position Number: 00538
FLSA: Non Exempt
Appointment Type: Full Time
Type of Posting: General Public
Is Sensitive Position?: No
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
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: The Housing department ensures that student-housing facilities are well maintained, clean and safe for the students of CNU.
Purpose of the Position: This position will ensure the cleanliness of assigned areas by performing various housekeeping tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students
- Skilled in the use of housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers, or scrubbing machine
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required:
Education:
- High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
Experience:
- Experience in cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
Additional Consideration(s):
Experience:
- Hotel, higher education or similar housekeeping experience
- Experience using housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaner, buffers or scrubbing machine
Salary Information: Salary $32,302 to $40,365, 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: 79071
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
Is this position telework eligible?: No
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
Fast Pace: Marginal
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Priorities: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal
Multiple Stimuli: Marginal
Frequency Changes: Marginal
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Marginal
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Marginal
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Posting Number: PS1268P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026
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/21300
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 Letter or 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.