Ramsey Center - Housekeeper

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to perform cleaning janitorial and set-up tasks as assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, vacuuming, spot cleaning, washing, stripping and waxing of tile floors. The position is also responsible for assisting in the supervision of part-time staff in job assignments, noting and reporting irregularities or discrepancies in work to the immediate supervisor.

Normal work schedule will either be first or second shift Monday-Friday. Final decision regarding schedule will be determined by Ramsey Center leadership and availability of potential candidates.
Work schedule varies, including evenings, nights and weekends or long shift work to meet the demands of the event production schedule.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This position requires a knowledge of accepted cleaning procedures, the ability to perform heavy physical work, including the ability to lift heavy equipment (0-90 lbs.), an ability to perform event set-up, tear-down and clean-up of special events held in the facility.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (with complete contact information).

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

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

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. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.