Job description

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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Housekeeping floor maintenance for university academic and administrative floor space that may include cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet cleaning, etc.; perform physically demanding work including moving of heavy equipment, furniture, and supplies; perform housekeeping cleaning/disinfecting services as needed, respond to emergency calls and after hours calls as needed. Perform building unlock/locking service on Saturdays, Sundays and/or during the week as needed.
Normal 2nd shift working hours are 4:00pm to 12:30am, Monday through Friday including weekend work. The shift hours and schedule will be flexible and may change to include working on Saturdays and Sundays depending on workloads and Department needs. Schedule adjustments, weekend and holiday work, responding to after-hours, weekend and holiday emergencies as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Must be reliable, dependable, perform physically demanding work, lift a minimum of 100 pounds, use/climb 6 & 12ft ladders, stand for long periods of time while working. Have some knowledge of methods in the care and maintenance of floors in a commercial or institutional setting, and have some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Must be able to operate, move and handle commercial housekeeping equipment and move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work during a variety of weather conditions including rain, snow and ice. This position is designated as “Mandatory” during adverse/severe weather conditions and is expected to work according to University and Departmental guidelines. Respond to emergency calls during shift hours, after hours, on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral instructions, directions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters; ability to read and comprehend labels, directions, instructions, etc. regarding cleaning, equipment and other work-related matters.
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with others, work independently or on a team, with or without close supervision and communicate with and deal effectively with various groups, co-workers and customers.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.
• The above description is representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position. It is not to be considered inclusive. Other duties may be assigned to meet the mission of the Department and University.

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
Preference will be given to applicants with a high school education and diploma or General Education Diplomas (GED). Previous experience in commercial floor maintenance and Housekeeping work procedures or equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred. Working knowledge of large building cleaning practices and use of industrial type cleaning equipment is also preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range $34,754
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 position is considered a Salary Grade 53
Posting Text

Open Date 03/17/2023
Close Date 04/17/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online and include all employment history and 4 WORK/BUSINESS references (no relatives, neighbors, pastors, friends, etc. MUST be work references). An optional resume and/or cover letter may be submitted.
Work history or employers listed on a resume or other attached documents MUST be included on your employment application to receive consideration in the review process. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Department directly if selected for an interview. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, than management may consider other applicants.
Effective July 1, 2007 final candidates for employment will be subject to criminal background checks. Some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

• Effective October 1, 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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