Housekeeper (2nd Shift) - #003095 and #003091

Western Carolina University•Cullowhee, NC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Two positions will be recruited from this posting. Primary duties are physically demanding housekeeping duties in large academic, administrative and athletic buildings. Areas cleaned/disinfected may include auditoriums, classrooms, laboratories, offices, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, stairways, athletics areas, etc. Duties performed include but are not limited to building unlocking/locking buildings, operating heavy cleaning equipment, removing trash and recyclables, dusting, changing light bulbs, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, labs, surfaces, light fixtures, using cleaning chemicals, delivering supplies, etc. Reliability and dependability are crucial for this position to ensure that work assignments are completed in a timely manner. The 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 subject to change to include adjusted shift hours, working on Saturdays and Sundays depending on campus demands, workloads and Department needs. Schedule adjustments, weekend and holiday work, responding to after-hours, weekend and holiday emergencies as needed. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be reliable, dependable, perform physically demanding work, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, use 6ft ladders, stand for long periods of time while working and have some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, provide coverage in other assignments.
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, chemicals 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 interact effectively with various groups, co-workers and customers.
Must have a valid NC Driver's License and reliable transportation.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping/cleaning work procedures and/or experience in commercial floor maintenance or equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Working knowledge of large building cleaning practices and use of industrial type cleaning equipment will be considered.

Responsibilities

building unlocking/locking buildings
operating heavy cleaning equipment
removing trash and recyclables
dusting
changing light bulbs
sweeping
mopping
vacuuming
cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, offices, labs, surfaces, light fixtures
using cleaning chemicals
delivering supplies

Benefits

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.
Benefit eligible employees have access to 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.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 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.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

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