Housekeeper

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Discounts on campus events

Retail/restaurant discounts

Child care savings

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Housekeeping Services technician to perform daily routine and detailed cleaning across campus facilities, including offices, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, and laboratories. You will vacuum, clean, and maintain areas, with possible coverage across multiple buildings.

The role notes a mandatory schedule with shifts, a sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• NOTE : Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Responsibilities

• The position provides daily routine and detail cleaning of campus building interior and exterior areas, including offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits, and stairways.
• General duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Porter assignments may include routine/detail cleaning of assigned work area, as well as coverage for a broader range of buildings.
• Work assignments include cleaning or policing public areas (such as refreshing restrooms or cleaning after events), monitor and inventory supplies and perform emergency requests or other project assignments campus-wide, as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS** The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS** A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

Department

Career Area Housekeeping and General Services

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/11/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 09/22/2026

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC01 / GN02

Position Number 00061747

Vacancy ID P021280

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Housekeeping Services is comprised of a staff of more than 400 employees who provide cleaning service and floor care to more than 40,000 campus customers in the maintenance and operation of the University’s 18 million plus square feet over 300 teaching, research, medical, administrative, residential, athletic and library buildings. Housekeeping Services is committed to fostering a culture of civility and respect for its diverse workforce as part of its commitment to being a leading building and environment services organization within a leading public institution.

**SIGN -ON BONUS OF $3,120 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE : $1,560 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $1,560 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .** The position provides daily routine and detail cleaning of campus building interior and exterior areas, including but not limited to offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits, and stairways. General duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal. Porter assignments may include routine/detail cleaning of assigned work area, as well as, coverage for a broader range of buildings. Work assignments include cleaning or policing public areas (such as refreshing restrooms or cleaning after events), monitor and inventory supplies and perform emergency requests or other project assignments campus-wide, as assigned by supervisor.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE : Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Ability to provide daily routine and detailed cleaning of assigned campus building interior and exterior areas including but not limited to offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits and stairways. Ability to perform general housekeeping duties including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal. Ability to understand work orders, product labels, and other written job materials, and follow instructions. Demonstrated experience in institutional or commercial cleaning, particularly in a university or medical setting. Demonstrated experience working with commercial cleaning equipment.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position is designated as mandatory and requires the employee to report to work to support critical University operations during adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including public health emergencies or situations that may result in University closure. Employees are required to adhere to safety requirements by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. Work is routine and repetitive in nature and may require strenuous physical exertion. Applicants must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work occasionally, Non-Healthcare TB exposure, Overtime occasionally, Rotating shifts occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS** The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS** A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Posting Supplemental Questions

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Building Environmental Services Technician position.
  • Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perfom medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • None of the above.
• * How many years of Institutional cleaning (university or medical setting) do you have?
  • 0-5 months
  • 6-12 months
  • 1-2 years
  • 3+ years
• * Please describe any housekeeping experience you have.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you able to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Mandatory employees are employees whose presence is required to ensure that essential University operations continue without interruption during adverse weather or emergency events, including a public health emergency. Mandatory and Communicable Disease Mandatory Employees are expected to report to work or remain on the job, and if deemed necessary by their supervisor, to work a differing schedule or shift than normally assigned. Do you have the ability to serve as a mandatory or communicable disease mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even under conditions that may require the University to close?
  • Yes
  • No