Environmental Services Technician; Housekeeper; Cherry Hospital

Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) - Cherry Hospital

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Aug 31, 2026

$31,200 - $48,810/year

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NC01

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

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Description of Work

The Housekeeping position is responsible for a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of patient’s bedrooms, bathrooms, classrooms, dayrooms and other State buildings. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies. Work is performed under close supervision, guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. Work is reviewed through inspections and frequent consultation with supervisory personnel.

Examples of duties performed are: cleaning showers, commodes, and lavatories daily; wash beds, bedside tables and other furniture as needed; wash windows, screens and blinds; wash walls; push heavy carts of laundry to the central linen room; move heavy furniture from wall and clean behind furniture; collect and remove trash.
* The work schedule will be 7:00 am – 4:00 pm weekends and holidays as assigned.

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Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $31,200 - $48,810

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• General knowledge of cleaning procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to visually inspect work area to ensure it has been cleaned.

Physical requirements:

Walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50

This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

About the Facility:

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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