Posting Number |
SHRA1551P |
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Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30548 |
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Classification Title |
Building Environmental Technician |
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Competency Level |
Contributing |
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Working Title |
Housekeeper - 2nd Shift - Multiple vacancies |
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Department |
Facilities Management |
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About WCU |
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
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Position Summary |
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
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.
The 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 subject to change to include adjusted shift hours, working on Saturdays and Sundays depending on campus demands, workloads and Department needs. Schedule adjustments, weekend and holiday work, responding to after-hours, weekend and holiday emergencies as needed.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position |
- Must be reliable, dependable, perform physically demanding work, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, use 6ft ladders, stand for long periods of time while working and have some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, provide coverage in other assignments.
- 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.
- 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, chemicals 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 interact effectively with various groups, co-workers and customers.
- Previous housekeeping/cleaning work procedures and/or experience in commercial floor maintenance or equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Working knowledge of large building cleaning practices and use of industrial type cleaning equipment will be considered.
- Must have a valid NC Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- 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.
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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. |
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Anticipated Hiring Range |
$17.04/hr + benefits + 10% shift premium |
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Position Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
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Number of Hours per Week |
40 |
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Number of Months per Year |
12 |
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Salary Band Range |
$33,540 - $47,847 |
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Salary Grade |
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this contributing position is considered a Salary Grade 50. |
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