Housekeeper

North Carolina; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caswell Developmental Center is seeking dedicated Housekeepers to maintain a safe and clean environment for our clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time position offers a stable role in a supportive team, contributing to the well-being of residents while adhering to high quality standards of cleanliness and safety.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• General knowledge of established cleaning procedures, techniques and applications in assigned areas.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to spend long periods standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties following an established work schedule.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for residents and staff.
• Cover all phases of housekeeping.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Salary: $31,200.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location : Lenoir County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 25-06899

Department: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division: Caswell Developmental Center

Opening Date: 06/03/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Class Title: Housekeeper

Position Number: 60052422

Section: Caswell Developmental Center

Salary Grade: NC01

Description Of Work

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Caswell Developmental Center is a residential campus in Kinston, NC that provides services and supports to approximately 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complex behavioral challenges and/or medical conditions whose clinical treatment needs exceed the level of care available in the community. Caswell Developmental Center serves the Eastern region of the state.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform housekeeping duties in and assigned area of the facility by following an established work schedule that covers all phases of housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Work Location: Environmental Services

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (With rotating weekends)

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all the following:

• General knowledge of established cleaning procedures, techniques and special applications required in assigned areas
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
• Ability to spend long periods of time reaching, bending, standing and walking.
  
  

Management Preference

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and a valid NC Driver's License.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 for details.

Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at [phone]. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit this website for .

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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