Facilities Cleaning Specialist — Safe, Welcoming Spaces

Duke University; Durham (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is hiring a Housekeeper Specialist to help create clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across Duke facilities. You will follow established cleaning protocols, maintain restrooms and offices, manage supplies, and keep accurate logs while contributing to a respectful and inclusive campus culture.

No prior experience required; partial high school education acceptable; this on-site role offers dependable hours and opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable work habits and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining safe and clean environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas throughout University facilities.
• Sweep, mop, buff floors and vacuum rugs and carpets as needed.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain restrooms, offices, and other spaces.
• Replenish supplies to keep areas stocked and operational.
• Wash windows, walls, and other designated surfaces.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Sanitize waste containers per health and safety standards.
• Maintain logs of service requests and items stored.
• Assist with packing, unpacking, receiving, and transporting materials.
• Support movement of equipment and supplies among departments.
• Monitor inventory needs and communicate reordering.
• Follow safety procedures and infection prevention practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Dependable work ethic

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

Duke University is hiring a Housekeeper Specialist to help create clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across Duke facilities. You will follow established cleaning protocols, maintain restrooms and offices, manage supplies, and keep accurate logs while contributing to a respectful and inclusive campus culture.

No prior experience required; partial high school education acceptable; this on-site role offers dependable hours and opportunities