Housekeeper - Day - Wanchese

East Carolina University; Wanchese (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) is hiring for a custodian position located in Wanchese, NC. The role is part-time (0.75 FTE) with a Monday–Friday schedule and a six-hour workday (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

Primary duties include cleaning, disinfecting, trash removal, window and floor care, and assisting with preventive maintenance as needed. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you may assist with event setup, moving furniture, and other housekeeping tasks while supporting Campus Operations to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties: cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, dusting, removing trash, mopping floors, cleaning windows, operating laundry equipment, using floor care machinery.

Job description

Competency Level 2 - Journey

Working Title

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 0.75

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $25,155 - $31,297

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $25,464 - $28,293

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC01

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Work Hours 6 hours per day (flexible between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Position Location (City)

Position Location (City) Wanchese

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 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.

The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long‑term success of the university. Campus Operations 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, and 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), and automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; and moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.

Housekeeping services for Coastal Studies Institute, is a unit of Campus Operations supporting academic, administrative, classroom, and laboratory spaces on the university’s Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese, NC.

Primary Purpose of Position

The responsibilities of this position include performing a variety of custodial duties, such as cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, dusting, removing trash, mopping floors, cleaning windows, operating laundry equipment, and utilizing floor care machinery. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the work is generally routine and repetitive in nature and may involve physically demanding tasks, including moving furniture and distributing large quantities of housekeeping supplies. Additional responsibilities may include arranging furniture for classes, meetings, and special events, as well as assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with preventive maintenance activities and corrective maintenance work orders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Unlocks buildings, removes trash and refuse, cleans restrooms, showers and locker rooms, replenishes supplies, cleans floors and entrances, vacuums carpets, cleans windows, dusts furniture, and arranges conference rooms. (75%)
• Responds to emergency cleaning needs, replaces light bulbs, reports damages, assists with moving equipment and supplies, operates commercial cleaning equipment, and maintains cleaning equipment. (10%)
• Washes walls and vertical surfaces, refinishes floors, and spot‑cleans, wet‑mops, and shampoos carpets as assigned. (10%)
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with preventative maintenance or corrective work orders (5%)

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

Knowledge of computers and their operations is preferred to retrieve electronic documents from the pay system, complete work requests, and use the university email system.

License or Certification required by the Department

Valid NC Driver’s License

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/19/2026

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 [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

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 [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .

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