Housekeeper - Night Shift

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain the care and cleanliness of offices, classrooms, and multi‑purpose facilities on campus. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning windows, walls, woodwork and light fixtures; bathrooms must be kept sanitary with supplies replenished as needed.

The position requires organizing the cleaning cart, maintaining inventory, and providing excellent customer service to building occupants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Two years of commercial/industrial cleaning experience.
• NC Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Care and cleanliness of offices, classrooms, and multi‑purpose facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors; clean windows, walls, woodwork, and light fixtures; maintain bathrooms with supplies replenished as needed.
• Organize cleaning cart and supply closet; maintain inventory levels; provide customer service to building occupants.
• Backup support for special projects; follow instructions for complex tasks; night shift schedule.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers. Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life—creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a member of the Seahawk community, you’ll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $33,540 – $37,660

Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number S02934

Competency Level Contributing

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Housekeeping Unit is a part of the Physical Plant Department, Business Affairs Division of the University. This unit provides conventional cleaning care to all academic buildings, administration offices, labs and University Union and University Center. Work involves performance on a continuing basis of variety of tasks in accordance with Housekeeping procedures; Performs some maintenance on housekeeping equipment.

College

College Facilities - 352 College

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation. A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport ( ILM ) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Housekeeper will be accountable for the care and cleanliness of offices, classrooms, and multi-purpose facilities. This position will also sweep, mop, and vacuum floor surfaces, will clean windows, walls, woodwork, and light fixtures. This position will maintain bathrooms in a sanitary state, will replenish paper supplies and soap as necessary, will also empty trash receptacles as needed. The Housekeeper’s cart as well as the building’s closet must be well-organized and maintain the appropriate inventory levels of all cleaning products. This position understands and meets the specific cleaning needs of each building. Additional capabilities to include excellent customer service skills to listen and respond to customers’ needs and the ability to maintain good employee relationships with supervisors and co-workers. This position will provide backup support for special projects and other activities, as needed, with specific instructions given as required for execution of more complex tasks.

Night Shift: Monday – Thursday | 6PM – 2:30AM| Friday 3:30 PM – 12AM

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Two years of previous commercial/industrial cleaning experience.
• NC Driver License.

FTE

FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

Months Per Year 12 Months

Work Days

Work Days Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Work Hours Monday - Thursday | 6PM - 2:30AM| Friday 3:30 PM - 12AM

Type of Position

Type of Position Permanent

Position Number

Position Number 7836

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 10/07/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 10/14/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.