Temporary Housekeeper (2nd Shift)

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

A university is seeking a Temporary Housekeeper for a full-time shift from 4 PM to 12:30 AM in North Carolina. Responsibilities include vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness in various on-campus buildings. Applicants must be able to perform physical tasks, such as lifting weights up to 50 lbs. This position offers a hiring range of $15 per hour for an estimated duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Competencies necessary to perform cleaning work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures is helpful.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Daily cleaning of assigned areas including restrooms and classrooms.
• Responsible for on-campus buildings during academic year and breaks.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Ability to follow instructions

Medium to heavy physical work

Job description

Temporary Housekeeper (2nd Shift)

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Department: Housekeeping Svcs-Zone 10 - 242010
Career Area: Housekeeping and General Services
Posting Open Date: 12/03/2025
Application Deadline: 12/15/2025
Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title: Temporary Housekeeper (2nd Shift)
Position Number: 20026644, 20033505
Vacancy ID: S026490
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Housekeeping Services is comprised of a staff of more than 400 employees who provide cleaning service and floor care to more than 40,000 campus customers in the maintenance and operation of the University’s 18 million plus square feet over 300 teaching, research, medical, administrative, residential, athletic and library buildings. Housekeeping Services is committed to fostering a culture of civility and respect for its diverse workforce as part of its commitment to being a leading building and environment services organization within a leading public institution.

Position Summary

General duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal. Employees provide daily, routine, and detailed cleaning of assigned campus building interior and exterior areas. This includes but is not limited to offices, lounges, restrooms, student housing, classrooms, laboratories, entrances, exits, and stairways. Position(s) will primarily be responsible for working in on-campus buildings 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 recruiting for positions 20026644 and 20033505.