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East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, invites applications for a Working Title Academic Housekeeper - Day. This role supports Campus Operations by cleaning classrooms, offices, labs, restrooms, and public areas, with a Monday–Friday schedule (5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and an on-site work setting.
The position emphasizes health and safety and consistent sanitation across campus facilities. Candidates should demonstrate the competencies to perform the work; licensing is not required.
Competency Level 1 - Contributing
Working Title
Working Title Academic Housekeeper - Day
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range $33,540 - $38,095
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $33,540 - $35,457
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary Grade Equivalency NC01
Work Schedule
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, but may vary
Work Hours
Work Hours 5:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., but may vary
Position Location (City)
Job Category
Job Category Staff
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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.
ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
Campus Operations is a major unit in the Administration and Finance Division of ECU with approximately 500 employees and annual budget in excess of $30 million. The Campus Operations organization includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the University’s Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC , life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.
Primary Purpose of Position
Housekeepers are the front-line positions who perform duties directly related to the health and safety of the campus community and are critical to our operations. Housekeepers are involved in operational duties such as cleaning all first impression areas, restrooms, classrooms, offices, labs, locker rooms, dorm rooms, lobbies, workout areas, clinical spaces, and all other areas. Housekeepers remove trash and consistently wipe and disinfect surfaces throughout campus for hours a day.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
License or Certification required by the Department
None
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 09/15/2026
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA -Coordinator@ecu.edu .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .