Housekeeping Supervisor

Inside Higher Ed; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,384; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Asheville, NC, seeks a Building Environmental Services Supervisor to oversee housekeeping staff maintaining the cleanliness of academic buildings. The role involves supervising work activities, adjusting schedules, and providing training. Preferred candidates should have strong leadership skills and prior housekeeping supervisory experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $39,000-$43,384, with typical hours Monday-Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED and one year of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for required certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeeping employees maintaining campus buildings.
• Adjust schedules and prioritize workloads based on needs.
• Monitor work performance and train team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Housekeeping supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Number

S0674

Classification Title

Building Environmental Services Supervisor

Overall Position Competency

Journey

Working Title

Housekeeping Supervisor

Position Number

006670

Flsa

Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

GN06 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range

$39,000-$43,384

Position Summary

This position supervises and coordinates work activities of the housekeeping employees who maintain the cleanliness and appearance of Academic buildings on campus. This position establishes work task requirements, adjusts schedules and assignments according to changing needs, prioritizes workloads, and performs daily building surveys to identify additional housekeeping needs. This position provides work monitoring and training to team members and makes recommendations to the Administrator. This position also serves as the floor crew team lead. This position must also have a basic knowledge of all cleaning functions and be able to perform them.

Division

Budget and Finance

Department

Campus Operations

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time

Months Per Year

12 Months

Time Limited Position

No

If Time-limited, Length Of Assignment

Not Applicable

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills

Graduation from High School or possession of a GED, and one year of experience in the area assigned; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills

• Prefer employee with valid driver’s license
• It is preferred that the employee be a high school graduate and have some previous experience in the cleaning of public and residential buildings
• Prefer employee with strong communication and leadership skills
• Prior housekeeping supervisory experience preferred

Work Schedule And Hours

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Occasional overtime as needed during special events.

Competency Profile

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Special Instructions Summary

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Date

02/05/2026

Closing Date

02/26/2026

Open Until Filled

No