Housekeeper - Swing Shift

Appalachian State University
  • Boone, NC
  • $34,219–$34,551 Per Year
8 days ago

Job Description

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

Classification Title Building Environmental Services Technician (Building Services) Working Title Housekeeper - Swing Shift Location Boone, NC Job Category 8 Position Number 062621 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Department University Recreation - 360000 Primary Purpose of Position

This Housekeeper - Swing Shift position is one of 8 housekeeping positions in UREC.

The position is primarily responsible for daily cleaning and sanitizing of UREC facilities to include the Student Recreation Center, Quinn Center, Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center, State Farm Fields Restroom Facility, Broadstone Park Facilities, and the Bike App Trailer.

Additionally, this position will provide support to UREC programs and services through event setup and breakdown as well as supporting the maintenance staff both inside and outside the facilities. During winter weather, snow/ice removal will need to be performed as needed to entrances and walkways of the facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

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.-

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

This position is primarily a housekeeping position.

General duties include;

  • cleaning restrooms/locker rooms to include toilets/urinals, showers, etc.
  • sweeping and mopping
  • trash removal
  • cleaning sinks, countertops, mirrors
  • operating floor cleaning equipment
  • general disinfection and sanitizing all areas of UREC facilities.

Additionally, the position will assist with snow/ice removal in winter.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

  • Ability to follow written and oral direction and instructions.
  • Ability to perform a variety of housekeeping duties.
  • Ability to follow written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, students, and participants in a manner that allows for work to be completed without compromising safety or the participant experience.
  • Basic knowledge of computers for email, calendar, payroll updates, performance management, etc.
  • Ability to work with cleaning and disinfecting chemicals and equipment.
  • Ability to be physically able to lift moderate to heavy materials, equipment, and supplies on a daily basis.
  • Ability to work steadily for the duration of the work shift.
  • Ability to operate ASU vehicles with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a housekeeper/custodian in an educational or health care environment.

Experience operating floor maintenance equipment.

Ability to work within team and individual settings.

Ability to obtain any certifications required.

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Knowledge-Technical: Operates standard commercial floor equipment. Refinishes all tile and terrazzo floors by minor cleaning and spray buffing/waxing or stripping/waxing during schools breaks or as directed by immediate supervisor. Performs outside cleaning of windows using heavy cleaning equipment. Spot cleans carpet using carpet cleaning machine. Cleans the interior and exterior of buildings, using the appropriate cleaning solutions. Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate levels needed to perform work.

Safety and Health Compliance: Attends, Blood Borne Pathology Training (yearly) and other scheduled safety related training. Wears PPE as directed by chemical directions and SOP and Departmental regulations.

Communication: Listens to co-workers' questions or self identifies questions that need answering and selects an appropriate person or written source to consult to get a workable answer that can allow for progress in accomplishing the job.

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

Wednesday thru Sunday 7:00am-4:00pm

Days off are Monday and Tuesday

Swing Shift employees are eligible for an additional 10% Shift Differential Pay

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

Position will require lifting of equipment of 50lbs or more during the daily work schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical effort will be heavy at times and general to moderate during most hours. Position requires a lot of time on your feet.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency GN03 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $34,219 - $34,551

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 09/03/2026 Closing Date 09/27/2026 Competency Level Statement If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include up to 3 professional references in the application.

An attached resume is optional.

Must be able to provide a copy of a valid driver's license.

May be subject to secondary security screening.

Search Chair Name Chris Bicking Search Chair Email bickingcn@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55979 Posting Number 201503049P

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have housekeeping experience in an institutional setting? (Must be indicated on the application)
  • Yes

  • No

    • How many months/years of experience in housekeeping?
  • 0 -under 6 months

  • 6 months-1 year

  • 1-3 years

  • 3-5 years

  • 5+ years

    • Do you have experience in operating floor maintenance equipment such as auto scrubber, high-speed buffer, carpet extractor?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Why did you apply for this position?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume

Numbers & Facts

LocationBoone, NC
Salary$34,219–$34,551 Per Year

Skills

  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Fitnessunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Heavy Liftingunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Recreationunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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