Housekeeping- Hourly, University Housing (T00942)

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an hourly Housekeeping position for University Housing on the Cullowhee campus. Duties include moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment, cleaning bathrooms, walls, windows and light fixtures, and assisting with light maintenance.

Starting pay ranges from $12.00 to $15.00 per hour, based on experience. Open date is 09/28/2026 and close date 11/02/2026; background checks and credential verification are required for new hires.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Move furniture and operate heavy cleaning equipment.
• Clean bathrooms, walls, windows and light fixtures; sweep, mop and vacuum.
• Carry trash and assist with minor maintenance tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and work well with others.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical work

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housekeeping - Hourly, University Housing (T00942)

Salary Range: $12.00 to $15.00 depending upon experience

Location: main Cullowhee, NC campus

Duties include physically challenging activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment, carrying trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, walls, windows and light fixtures, minor maintenance and other related tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• The ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• The ability to work effectively with others

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.

Background / E-Verify: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301).

Open Date: 09/28/2026. Close Date: 11/02/2026.