What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper - Evening Shift position at Appalachian State University?
Position Summary Information
| Classification Title | Building Environmental Services Technician (Building Services) |
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| Working Title | Housekeeper - Evening Shift |
| Location | Boone, North Carolina |
| Job Category | 8 |
| Position Number | 081751 |
| 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 - Evening 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;
Additionally, the position will assist with snow/ice removal in winter. |
| Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position |
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| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Experience as a housekeeper/custodian in an educational or health care environment. 2. Experience operating floor maintenance equipment. 3. Ability to work within team and individual settings. 4. Ability to obtain any certifications required. |
| Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties. |
Knowledge- Technical: Facility Cleanliness, inspection of building, thorough cleaning inside building along with outside responsibilities such as snow removal, pick up trash, clean sidewalks, etc. Minor building repairs including painting, drywall, and window. Also performs repairs on cleaning and activity equipment. Some floor refinishing needed during the year. Interpersonal Skills: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. 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 | Monday thru Friday 3:00pm-12:00am Evening 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. Physical effort will be heavy at times and general to moderate during most hours. |
| Overall Competency Level | Journey |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | GN02 |
| Salary Range | |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $34,551 |
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
| Posting Date | 09/25/2026 |
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| Closing Date | 11/01/2026 |
| 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 body of the application. |
| 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/56371 |
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| Posting Number | 201503071P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Salary : $34,551