Facilities Cleaning Specialist — Detail‑Driven & Reliable

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is hiring a Housekeeper Specialist in Durham, NC to create clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across Duke facilities.

The role emphasizes following safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting routine operations, with opportunities to contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace.

No prior experience is required; education may be partial high school, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Partial high school education or equivalent may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas across Duke facilities.
• Sweep, mop, buff floors and vacuum carpets as needed.
• Sanitize restrooms, offices, and other spaces.
• Replenish supplies to keep areas stocked.
• Wash windows, walls, and designated surfaces.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables properly.
• Maintain logs of service requests and items stored.
• Assist with packing, unpacking, and transporting materials.
• Support movement of equipment and supplies between departments.
• Monitor inventory needs and communicate reorder requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Duke University is hiring a Housekeeper Specialist in Durham, NC to create clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across Duke facilities.

The role emphasizes following safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting routine operations, with opportunities to contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace.

No prior experience is required; education may be partial high school, and training will be provided.