Housekeeper Specialist

At Duke, we recognize that every team member contributes to creating a welcoming, safe, and clean environment for our students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors. As a Housekeeper Specialist
, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the University by helping maintain facilities that foster learning, research, collaboration, and community.

Whether working independently or alongside fellow team members, your commitment to service excellence and attention to detail will help ensure Duke spaces remain clean, comfortable, and ready to support those who learn, work, and visit here every day.

As a Housekeeper Specialist
, you will provide essential custodial and support services throughout University facilities. Through your dedication to cleanliness, safety, and customer service, you will help create an environment where the Duke community can thrive.

• Clean and service assigned areas within University buildings.
• Sweep, mop, buff, and spray buff floors to maintain appearance and safety.
• Vacuum rugs, carpets, and other floor coverings as needed.
• Clean offices, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Wash windows, walls, and other assigned surfaces.

• Empty waste receptacles and transport trash to designated disposal areas.
• Sanitize trash containers to meet applicable health and safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness standards that support a safe and welcoming environment for building occupants and visitors.
• Replenish restroom and housekeeping supplies as needed.

• Maintain adequate inventories of cleaning products and supplies needed for daily operations.
• Report supply shortages and reorder needs to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with receiving, issuing, packing, unpacking, and transporting materials and supplies.

• Maintain logs of service calls and materials stored in designated areas.
• Assist with transferring materials and equipment between departments and locations throughout the University.
• Support departmental operations through a variety of custodial and logistical tasks.

• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to ensure work assignments are completed efficiently.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform other related duties that support the mission and operational needs of the department.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.

• No previous experience required.
• Experience in custodial, housekeeping, facilities, hospitality, environmental services, or related work is helpful but not required.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including:
  • Mopping
  • Vacuuming
  • Lifting and moving supplies
  • Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

At Duke, every role contributes to making a meaningful difference. Housekeeper Specialists help create the clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where education, innovation, research, and community thrive. As part of Duke's dedicated facilities team, you'll work in an environment that values teamwork, respect, service excellence, and professional growth.

Join a team that takes pride in maintaining exceptional facilities and supporting a world-class university community. Your work matters, and your contributions help shape the Duke experience every day.

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