Scrub Team (2nd Shift) - #123157

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, Northern (NC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking a Housekeeping Floor Maintenance worker on the Cullowhee, NC campus. The role involves cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet care, and operating floor maintenance equipment. Physical work, lifting, and after-hours shifts are required.

Valid NC driver’s license and eligibility to work in the U.S. are essential. The position offers a stable 40-hour week with a 4:00pm–12:30am second shift, including weekends, depending on workload.

Qualifications

Must be reliable, dependable and able to perform physically demanding work.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds and use ladders up to 12 feet.
Experience operating floor maintenance equipment and performing housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

Provide floor cleaning and maintenance across university spaces.
Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies as needed.
Unlock/lock buildings and support weekend scheduling as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 100 lbs

Floor maintenance equipment

Housekeeping duties

Tools

Carpet extractors

Auto-scrubbers

Water vacuums

Floor buffers

Pressure washers

Job description

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Housekeeping floor maintenance for university academic and administrative floor space that may include cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet cleaning, etc.; perform physically demanding work including lifting and moving of heavy equipment, furniture, and supplies, standing for long periods of time, etc.; perform housekeeping cleaning/disinfecting services as needed, respond to emergency calls and after hours calls as needed. Perform building unlock/locking service on Saturdays, Sundays and/or during the week as needed.

Normal 2nd shift working hours are 4:00pm to 12:30am, Monday through Friday including weekend work. The shift hours and schedule will be flexible and may change to include working on Saturdays and Sundays depending on workloads and Department needs. Schedule adjustments, weekend and holiday work, responding to after-hours, weekend and holiday emergencies as needed.

The above description is representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position. It is not to be considered inclusive. Other duties may be assigned to meet the mission of the Department and University.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Department directly if selected for an interview. If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act ( SHRA ) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources ( OSHR ).

Western Carolina University Rankings

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:

2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.

dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
Optional disability plans are also available.
Tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
Free group exercise classes multiple times per week.
Discounted membership to the campus recreation center.
Free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.
Pretax flexible spending accounts.
12 paid holidays.
24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Must be reliable, dependable, perform physically demanding work, lift a minimum of 100 pounds, use 6-12ft ladders, stand for long periods of time while working and have some knowledge of standard procedures and practices in the care and maintenance of floors in a commercial or institutional setting; be skilled in the use of floor maintenance equipment, housekeeping duties and cleaning agents and have some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment.
Must be able to operate, move and handle commercial housekeeping equipment that may include heavy floor maintenance equipment, water vacuums, carpet extractors, floor scrubbers/buffers, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, pressure washers, auto-scrubbers, etc.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work during a variety of weather conditions including rain, snow and ice. This position is designated as “Mandatory” during adverse/severe weather conditions and is expected to work according to University and Departmental guidelines.
Must be able to understand and follow oral instructions, directions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters; ability to read and comprehend labels, directions, instructions, etc. regarding cleaning, equipment and other work-related matters.
Must be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with others, work independently or on a team, with or without close supervision and communicate with and deal effectively with various groups, co-workers and customers

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $38,345/year + benefits + 10% shift premium

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week

Number of Hours per Week 40

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Salary Band Range

Salary Band Range $33,540 - $47,847

Salary Grade

Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey-level position is considered a Salary Grade 53

Open Date

Open Date 10/12/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

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.

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.

EOE

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 (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University 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). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Required Documents