Job description

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position will perform a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of Residential Living facilities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Moving furniture.
• Operating heavy cleaning equipment such as a floor scrubber/buffer, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, and/or others as necessary.
• Following the guidelines set by the Housekeeping Standard Operating Procedure (HK SOP), Housekeeping Checklist (HK Checklist), and/or the instruction of their supervisor(s).
• Pulling/carrying trash and recycling.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Thorough cleaning/disinfecting of bathrooms (all fixtures and surfaces).
• Cleaning and/or dusting walls, windows, and light fixtures.
• Minor maintenance tasks.
• Taking part in rotational weekend work.
• Other necessary or related tasks/duties as assigned.

Additionally, Housekeepers can expect to receive occasional requests to adjust their usual schedule, either staying late/coming in early, doing additional weekend work to meet deadlines, or being called in to assist in unusual or emergency cleanup duties. Requests such as these will be kept to a minimum, but will occur throughout the course of a typical working year.

This is a physically demanding job that requires constant standing, squatting, walking, pushing/pulling, and the ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
The ability to follow written and verbal instruction; the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work; Equipment may include large buffing machines, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, pressure washers, and ladders. Work requires the use of cleaning chemicals. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and the ability to work effectively with others is crucial to success in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications
Anticipated Hiring Range $33,600 - $34,424
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week 40
Number of Months per Year 12
Salary Band Range $23,332 - $37,412
Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this journey level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 53.
Posting Text

Open Date 11/21/2022
Close Date 01/02/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a cover letter, up to date resume, and a list of three professional references (include names, addresses and complete contact information).

Applicants who wish to claim veteran’s preference must upload a copy of their DD-214.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

• Effective October 15, 2015 all new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify
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.

Credential Verification
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.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; 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. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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