Facilities Cleaning Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC is seeking a Housekeeper Specialist to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming university facilities. You will perform custodial tasks across buildings, following established procedures to support students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability as you help keep Duke spaces ready for daily activities and events.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
• No previous experience required.
• Experience in custodial, housekeeping, facilities, hospitality, environmental services, or related work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service assigned areas within University buildings.
• Sweep, mop, buff, and spray buff floors to maintain appearance and safety.
• Vacuum rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings as needed.
• Clean offices, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Wash windows, walls, and other assigned surfaces.
• Empty waste receptacles and transport trash to designated disposal areas.
• Sanitize trash containers to meet applicable health and safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness standards that support a safe and welcoming environment for building occupants and visitors.
• Replenish restroom and housekeeping supplies as needed.
• Maintain adequate inventories of cleaning products and supplies needed for daily operations.
• Report supply shortages and reorder needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with receiving, issuing, packing, unpacking, and transporting materials and supplies.
• Maintain logs of service calls and materials stored in designated areas.
• Assist with transferring materials and equipment between departments and locations throughout the University.
• Support departmental operations through a variety of custodial and logistical tasks.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure work assignments are completed efficiently.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties that support the mission and operational needs of the department.

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC is seeking a Housekeeper Specialist to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming university facilities. You will perform custodial tasks across buildings, following established procedures to support students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability as you help keep Duke spaces ready for daily activities and events.