Housekeeper - (Temporary)

State of North Carolina; Wake Village (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Housekeeper (S) for the Office of State Human Resources - Temporary Solutions, located in Raleigh. The role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining facilities, with a 6:00 am - 2:30 pm shift, Monday through Friday.

Temporary status with no leave or retirement benefits; HDHP health coverage may be available after threshold hours. Candidates should have housekeeping education/experience and be able to operate cleaning equipment, count inventory,

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Picking up all trash from assigned areas and disposing of it properly.
• Cleaning living areas and classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and showers.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing hard surfaces.
• Keeping outside areas neat.
• Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, replenishing paper supplies and soap as needed.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow GMS policy.
• Basic knowledge of receiving and counting inventory with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and perform work duties.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Sanitizing equipment

Inventory counting

Independence

Policy communication

Education

Housekeeping education/experience

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Housekeeper (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position, and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org.

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.comfor employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 301 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606 - Wake County, with the Governor Morehead School for the Blind.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $17.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

The working shift is 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday- Friday. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

• Picking up all trash from the areas assigned to them and disposing of it properly throughout the shift

• Cleaning Living areas

• Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms, offices, bathrooms, and showers

• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, sanitizing hard surfaces

• Keeping outside areas neat

• Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, ensuring they are maintained in sanitary conditions, replenishing paper supplies and soap as needed

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies: Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures, cleaning equipment and supplies

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate to follow GMS policy

• Basic knowledge of receiving and counting inventory with accuracy

• Ability to work independently and perform work duties

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.