Team Lead Housekeeper #012060

UNC Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Asheville seeks a Team Lead Housekeeper to coordinate housekeeping in residence halls and Student Life facilities. The role requires leading a team, applying cleaning techniques, and ensuring timely completion of daily work and projects while following safety procedures.

Primary schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend hours. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; DD-214 may be required for veteran’s preference.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of housekeeping in residential or educational setting.
• Knowledge of all aspects of housekeeping and some knowledge of basic maintenance skills, changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, etc.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of other Housekeepers within Residence Halls and designated Student Life facilities.
• Apply knowledge of cleaning techniques and follow directions; provide direction to others.
• Manage time to ensure daily work and projects are completed on schedule and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist in maintenance tasks, floor care, furniture setups, and other duties as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Housekeeping knowledge

Job description

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Applicants may include a cover letter, and resume.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.
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).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S0713

Classification Title

Overall Position Competency

Overall Position Competency Advanced

Working Title

Working Title Team Lead Housekeeper #012060

Position Number

Position Number 012060

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $40,000-$41,375

Position Summary

This position as a Team Lead Housekeeper will have responsibility for helping coordinate the work of other Housekeepers within Residence Halls and designated Student Life facilities on campus. This position will be required to apply knowledge of cleaning techniques, the ability to interpret and follow direction as well as provide direction. This position is responsible for applying time management skills to ensure that daily work and projects are completed in a timely manner to contribute to a positive Campus Experience for all students. This position has responsibility for ensuring operational and safety procedures are followed and assessing non-routine matters and sending to higher levels of management when appropriate.
The purpose of all Housekeeping positions in Housing and Student Life Operations is to provide safe, clean, and comfortable living and learning environments in the residence halls and student life facilities of the University of North Carolina Asheville community. This position is highly visible throughout the department and the University. This position interacts on a frequent basis with students, staff, faculty, and visitors. This position is responsible for general housekeeping in residence halls and student life areas of the University. Position also assists in maintenance, floor care, furniture setups, and other responsibilities to a lesser degree. All Housing and Student Life Operations employees are expected to serve as positive representatives of the department and the University.

Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Division

Department

Department Housing

Full-Time / Part- Time

Full-Time / Part- Time Full-Time

Months per Year 12 Months

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position No

If time-limited, length of assignment

If time-limited, length of assignment Not Applicable

Work Schedule and Hours

Primary schedule of this position is 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. Due to nature of position and departmental needs there will be occasional work hours on weekends and after hours scheduled in advance.

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of housekeeping in residential or educational setting.
• Knowledge of all aspects of housekeeping and some knowledge of basic maintenance skills, changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, etc.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Asheville website
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Indeed
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • HERC
  • NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
  • UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
  • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
  • Other

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• DD-214
• NGB 23A (RPAS)
• DD256 or NGB22
• List of References
• Licenses/Certifications

The University of North Carolina Asheville 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 to [e-mail].

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/29/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Background/E-Verify

UNC Asheville 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.

University Safety

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at [phone] or email [e-mail] . 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.

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