Housekeeper Temporary T00836

Open Date 08/20/2026

Close Date 09/30/2026

A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

Temporary hourly employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis, and temporary salaried employees are paid monthly. Temporary positions are not eligible for state sponsored benefits but may qualify for ACA coverage depending on employment terms.

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.

These are part-time, hourly positions that will work primarily during 2nd Shift hours, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work. Positions will typically range from 26 to 40 hours per week. Work hours and schedules are flexible and subject to change based on campus demands, workload, and Department needs.

• 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.
• 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.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• The above description is representative of the duties and responsibilities required of this position. It is not to be considered inclusive. Other duties may be assigned to meet the mission of the Department and University.

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.

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.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University 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.…