Housekeeper Temporary - #T00836

Primary duties are physically demanding housekeeping duties in large academic, administrative and athletic buildings. Areas cleaned/disinfected may include auditoriums, classrooms, laboratories, offices, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, stairways, athletics areas, etc. Duties performed include but are not limited to building unlocking/locking buildings, operating heavy cleaning equipment, removing trash and recyclables, dusting, changing light bulbs, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, labs, surfaces, light fixtures, using cleaning chemicals, delivering supplies, etc. Reliability and dependability are crucial for this position to ensure that work assignments are completed in a timely manner.

These are part-time, hourly positions that will work primarily during 2nd Shift hours, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Positions will typically range from 26 to 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedules are flexible and subject to change based on campus demands, workload, and Department needs.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants must apply online.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Please include/attach a list of 4 WORK/BUSINESS references with complete contact information. An optional cover letter and resume may also be attached.

Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Department directly if selected for an interview.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.


Please Note: Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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