Part-Time Housekeeper (1st Shift)

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A university campus in North Carolina seeks a Part-Time Housekeeper to provide cleaning services for various campus buildings. Responsibilities include vacuuming, mopping, and trash removal, primarily in residence halls. Ideal candidates should have some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the ability to perform physical tasks. This temporary position offers flexible hours with a competitive wage of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures is necessary.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Special certification may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine and detail cleaning of assigned campus buildings.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Work primarily in the residence halls during the academic year.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Ability to follow instructions

Medium to heavy physical work

Job description

Position Summary

This position provides daily routine and detail cleaning of assigned campus building interior and exterior areas, including but not limited to offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits, and stairways. General duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal. The position will primarily be responsible for working in the residence halls during the academic year, summer break, and between semesters.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine and detail cleaning of assigned campus buildings, including offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits, and stairways.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Work primarily in the residence halls during the academic year, summer break, and between semesters.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 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. NOTE: Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 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. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Demonstrated ability to understand and follow work orders and product instructions, product labels, product directions, other written job materials, and understand verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Work is routine and repetitive in nature and may require strenuous physical exertion. Applicants must be able to climb stairs and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations. Employees are required to adhere to safety requirements by wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Special Instructions

This posting is to fill the following position numbers: 20002748, 20004013, 20004881, 20008157 and 20016274

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-Time Temporary
• Hours Per Week: 29
• Work Schedule: Thursday – Monday, Between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Posting Open Date: 08/27/2025
• Application Deadline: 09/11/2025
• Position Title: Part-Time Housekeeper (1st Shift)
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour
• Estimated Duration Of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months