Floor Technician

Overview

This position is a Floor Technician 00291 in the Housing department at Christopher Newport University. It is a full-time, non-exempt, general public posting with a restricted funding position.

Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Floor Technician 00291 Role Title Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I Position Number 00291 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.

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.

This position will maintain various floors by performing floor maintenance duties using various floor maintenance equipment and supplies.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and cleaning supplies
• Skilled in the use of floor maintenance equipment and supplies
• Good organization skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate effectively and to maintain positive relations with faculty, staff and students

Education Required

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

Experience Required

• Experience with floor maintenance and floor maintenance equipment.
• Experience with cleaning methods and cleaning supplies

Experience Preferred

• Experience working at a university

Starting at $31,200, 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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

Physical — Light Lifting (50 lbs) Essential;
Pushing/Pulling Essential;
Standing Essential;
Walking Essential;
Reaching Essential;
Repetitive Motion Essential. List other physical requirements below.

Mental/Sensory Demands — Memory Essential;
Verbal Communication Essential;
Written Communication Essential;
Reasoning/Marginal;
Hearing Essential;
Reading Essential;
Analyzing Marginal;
Logic Essential;
List other mental/sensory requirements.

Posting Number PS1185P
• Number of Vacancies:
Posting Date 01/12/2026
• Closing Date 02/11/2026
• 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).

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