Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) – Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hospital, a state-operated psychiatric facility in Goldsboro, NC, is hiring an Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper). This role performs cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, classrooms and other state buildings, following a daily schedule and under supervision to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.

Requirements include reading and following instructions; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to visually inspect work area to ensure it has been cleaned.

Responsibilities

• Clean showers, commodes, and lavatories daily.
• Wash beds, bedside tables and other furniture as needed.
• Move heavy furniture and push heavy carts of laundry to the central linen room.
• Clean windows, screens, and blinds; wash walls.

Skills

General cleaning knowledge

Read and follow instructions

Ability to inspect work area

Job description

Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) – Cherry Hospital

Wayne, Michigan, United States · Wayne County, North Carolina, United States

Sep 1, 2026

$31,200 - $48,810/year

Position Number

60046181

Grade

NC01

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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Description of Work

The Housekeeping position is responsible for a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of patient’s bedrooms, bathrooms, classrooms, dayrooms and other State buildings. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies. Work is performed under close supervision, guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. Work is reviewed through inspections and frequent consultation with supervisory personnel. Examples of duties performed are: cleaning showers, commodes, and lavatories daily; wash beds, bedside tables and other furniture as needed; wash windows, screens and blinds; wash walls; push heavy carts of laundry to the central linen room; move heavy furniture from wall and clean behind furniture; collect and remove trash. The work schedule will be 7:00 am – 4:00 pm weekends and holidays as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• General knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to visually inspect work area to ensure it has been cleaned.

Salary Range: $31,200 - $48,810

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Physical requirements:

Walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50

This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About the Facility:

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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State of North Carolina

Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality safeguards the state's environmental resources through regulatory programs, technical assistance, and educational initiatives for sustainable stewardship.

Government Administration

Company size

1,001–5,000 employees

Company type

Government agency Founded 1989

Momentum

Momentum

Team growth

10% in 12 mo

Footprint

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Location Wayne, Michigan, United States · Wayne County, North Carolina, United States