Campus Cleaning & Facilities Technician - 1st Shift

Appalachian State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University is seeking a Building Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) for the 1st shift at the Hickory Campus in Hickory, NC. The role covers daily cleaning, event setup/breakdown, and maintaining a safe, functional campus environment in a large 226,000 sq ft facility.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule (6:30 am–3:00 pm) and includes duties across floors, restrooms, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal, with occasional overtime for emergencies

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be physically able to lift moderately heavy materials, equipment and supplies on a daily basis.
• Ability to work steadily, periodically in extreme temperatures, for duration of shift.

Responsibilities

• Floor maintenance: sweeping, mopping, spray-buffing, burnishing, stripping and refinishing floors.
• Restroom sanitation: cleaning mirrors, walls, partitions, disinfectants, refilling supplies.
• Dusting and spot cleaning of furniture, walls, fixtures, and glass.
• Vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets; selecting appropriate cleaners.
• Trash removal and disposal; recycling; outdoor debris removal.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Chemicals handling

Operate university vehicles

Job description

Appalachian State University is seeking a Building Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) for the 1st shift at the Hickory Campus in Hickory, NC. The role covers daily cleaning, event setup/breakdown, and maintaining a safe, functional campus environment in a large 226,000 sq ft facility.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule (6:30 am–3:00 pm) and includes duties across floors, restrooms, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal, with occasional overtime for emergencies