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Custodial/Housekeeping Positions

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
Looking to move forward in your career? West Virginia University is hiring Housekeepers for the Day Shifts! With a variety of locations, working in the Facilities Management department at WVU will give you the flexibility you need.

Applying to this position today allows you to be considered for multiple Day shift Housekeeper openings available at WVU. Please be sure to answer the prescreening questions when submitting your application so that we can filter your application to the correct supervisory teams/ locations based on your employment preferences.

Housekeepers (Campus Service Workers- CSWs) provide a variety of maintenance and support services to the University community by maintaining buildings and grounds across campus. They are front-line employees who enhance the atmosphere of WVU, using every opportunity to provide a pleasant, positive, and high-quality learning environment.

To make this mission as simple and successful as possible, CSWs have access to state-of-the art equipment, from electrostatic sprayers to lightweight vacuums and scrubbers. The Facilities team uses science-based procedures, tools, and products to clean for health and reduce the spread of germs and disease.

In order to be successful in a Housekeeper (CSW) position, you will;

  • Clean and maintain interior appearance of all buildings, including floors, carpets, furniture, walls, bathrooms, kitchens and more.
  • Clean and maintain exterior appearance of all buildings, including removing leaves and debris, cleaning gutters, removing snow and ice, spreading salt, washing graffiti and more.
  • Operate various machinery, including walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, and hand and power tools.
  • Properly mix and dilute commercial strength disinfectants, detergents and solutions, calculating the appropriate amount to use.
  • Relocate offices and classrooms by lifting and loading/unloading furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc. using hand trucks, dollies and other equipment.
  • Assist in set-up and tear-down of equipment for special events.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks, including collecting trash and recycling, replenishing supplies, locking/unlocking doors, assisting other workers and responding to various requests.
  • Remain current in safety requirements and attend periodic training sessions.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses two units that are integral to the University’s success. Our units employ talented and skilled workers whose jobs include maintaining, protecting and improving the University’s buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.

Work Hours: Day shift

Work Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, and Temporary employment available

Work Location: Varies based on needs

Work Days: Varies based on needs of department

Pay Grade: 7 (Starting at $14 an hour)

WVU provides competitive wages for its employees and takes related experience and education into consideration when determining appropriate salary. We also offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits package, 12 paid holidays and generous paid time off, as well as many other discounts and services. Learn more about available benefits for full time employees at https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/benefits-and-compensation. (Some part time positions may also qualify for benefits. Temporary roles are not benefits-eligible).

WVU also partners with Mountain Line Transit Authority to offer free transportation to and from work for WVU employees.

Please note: This is a pool requisition so your application will be considered for all current Day Shift Housekeeper (CSW) openings. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, your application will be moved to a specific location opening.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience

0-6 months directly related experience

Requirements

  • Physical coordination and demands include:
    • Hand/eye coordination
    • Ability to withstand long periods of standing, walking, climbing, stooping and bending daily
    • Ability to move furniture and unload supplies daily
    • Ability to work from ladders and confined spaces as needed
    • Ability to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds as needed
About WVU

Why WVU?

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Apr 1, 2025

Posting Classification

Classified

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full-time

Salary : $14

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