Housekeeping- Hourly, University Housing (T00942)

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Housekeeping- Hourly, University Housing (T00942)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must apply online.



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



Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.



Please Note: 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.

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number	temp hourly1316P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35570
Classification Title
Working Title	Housekeeping- Hourly, University Housing (T00942)
Department	University Housing
Salary Range	$12.00 to $15.00 depending upon experience
Posting Information	The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Students should NOT apply for this position. Students should come to the University Housing Office to complete an application. This position is a pooled position. Immediate opening might not be available. Position will be filled based upon need of department. This position will perform a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of University Housing facilities. Duties include physically challenging activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment, carrying trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, walls, windows and light fixtures, minor maintenance and other related tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position	The ability to follow written and verbal instruction; the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work; the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and the ability to work effectively with others.
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.
Preferred Qualifications	Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.

Posting Text

Open Date	09/28/2026
Close Date	11/02/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must apply online. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview. Please Note: 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.
Background/E-Verify	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.
Credential Verification	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.
EOE	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 [email protected].
University Safety	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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of references

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current WCU student enrolled in 6+ credit hours?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a valid drivers license?
   • yes
   • no
3. * Did you graduate from high school?
   • yes
   • no
4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
   • Indeed.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Agency Referral
   • Other