Housekeeper at Appalachian State Boone, NC

Appalachian State; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Boone, NC is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain residence halls, public areas, bathrooms and floors to a high standard. You will follow cleaning procedures, monitor safety, and coordinate with staff to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires the ability to perform physical cleaning tasks, use cleaning agents, and operate floor maintenance equipment. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Basic computer skills such as email and ordering online supplies.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting.
• Using environmentally preferred cleaning agents for cleaning and disinfecting.
• Vacuuming and operating floor maintenance equipment.
• Stripping and waxing floors as needed.
• Keeping work areas clean and orderly.
• Communicating with coworkers, guests and students to ensure teamwork.
• Demonstrating knowledge of safety hazards.

Job description

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

• Classification Title Building Environmental Services Technician (Housing Operations)
• Working Title Housekeeper
• Location Boone, NC
• Job Category 8
• Position Number 035641
• Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
• Department University Housing-Operations - 325100

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain all residence halls at a high level of cleanliness and sanitation. Housekeeping staff are responsible for the proper maintenance and appearance of residence hall public areas such as lobbies, lounges, hallways, stairwells and elevators. Houskeepers also clean and sanitize bathrooms, distribute supplies, sweep, mop and wax floors.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include performing cleaning such as:

• sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting
• using environmentally preferred cleaning agents for cleaning and disinfecting
• vacuuming as well as operating floor maintenance equipment
• stripping and waxing floor as needed
• keeping work areas in a clean and orderly condition
• communicating with fellow workers, guests and students in a manner that allows work to be completed and insures harmony and teamwork in the workplace
• demonstrating knowledge of safety hazards
• Working as part of a team during summer cleaning in a variety of duties as listed above, and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Ability to perform a variety of duties to include all aspects of cleaning such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, operation of floor maintenance equipment, stripping & waxing floors, trash removal, restroom sanitation, supply ordering, etc. Basic computer skills such as communicating through email, ordering online supplies, submitting work order requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and abilities to perform a variety of duties including all aspects of cleaning, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, restroom sanitation, etc.
• Basic computer skills to perform tasks such as email and supply ordering.
• Experience in operating floor maintenance equipment such as auto scrubber, high speed buffer, carpet extractor.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties

• Recognizes potential problems in service, and addresses and resolves promptly and respectfully.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.
• Additional cleaning of the interior and exterior of buildings using the appropriate cleaning solutions and equipment above and beyond what is required on a daily basis.
• Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate levels needed to perform work.
• Able to perform basic computer skills.

Type of Position

Permanent Full-Time

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm; May require occasional evening and weekend work.

Number of Hours Per Week

40

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

Yes

Physical Demands of Position

Job requires moderate to heavy physical work loads, some of which may be repetitive. Bending, stooping, twisting, etc. as well as climbing step ladders

Overall Competency Level

Journey

Salary Grade Equivalency

50

Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range

$34,219 - $35,588

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 10/02/2026

Closing Date 10/11/2026

Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Search Chair Name Kerry Hines

Search Chair Email [e-mail]

Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information Quick Link Posting Number 201503013P