Housekeeper

Location/Schedule: Crossnore, NC | Full-Time or Part-Time available

This position may be filled as either full-time or part-time, depending on the selected candidate’s availability and organizational needs. Typical schedule is between the hours of 7AM - 5PMm, Monday - Friday. May be asked to work flexible hours based on occasional events.

Your Impact: At Crossnore Communities for Children, the Housekeeper is someone people count on every day. When you walk into a space you’ve cleaned, it feels calmer, more welcoming, and cared for—and that matters to the children, families, and staff who live and work here.

This role is more than cleaning. It’s about taking pride in your work, noticing the details others might miss, and knowing that the environments you maintain support healing, dignity, and well-being. You help create spaces where people feel safe, respected, and able to focus on what matters most.

As a Housekeeper, your work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is felt throughout our campus and directly supports Crossnore’s mission of Hope and Healing.

Hiring Range: $16.40 to $17.75 per hour- Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range, while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.

Skills and Competencies: The successful Housekeeper will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal techniques
• Understanding of OSHA safety standards and safe chemical handling
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
• Experience maintaining cleaning supply inventories
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and last-minute needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional and respectful demeanor with children, staff, and visitors
• Dependability, punctuality, and a consistent work ethic
• Physical ability to meet job demands (lifting, bending, standing, reaching)
• Comfort working in diverse, inclusive environments
• Willingness to learn and follow health, safety, and agency procedures
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive an agency vehicle on campus
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization across campus facilities, including but not limited to:

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors
• Operating floor buffers and carpet shampooing equipment
• Cleaning windows, blinds, window sills, baseboards, and furniture
• Cleaning and sanitizing all restrooms; restocking paper goods and soap
• Emptying, cleaning, and maintaining trash receptacles
• Inventorying and restocking cleaning supplies and equipment
• Checking and replacing HVAC filters as scheduled
• Monitoring outdoor areas for trash, sidewalk conditions, snow clearing, and plant care
• Assisting with moving furniture, boxes, and supplies
• Event setup and breakdown
• Washing and drying linens for staff overnight stays
• Communicating maintenance needs discovered during cleaning
• Maintaining organized work areas and securing equipment at shift end
• Adhering to all agency policies, SOPs, and OSHA regulations
• Performing additional duties as assigned within scope of training
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Critical Illness and Accident Coverage Options
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k with Employer Match (up to 6%)
• Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
• Ongoing Training
• 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays
  
  

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.