Building Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping

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The Facilities Services Department reports directly to the Associate Vice-Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for providing housekeeping service throughout NCCU campus.

The primary purpose of this position is clean and performs routine housekeeping in the University Buildings. Duties include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floor surfaces; waxing, stripping, and buffing wood and tile floors; cleaning bathrooms, replenishing paper supplies and soaps as needed; emptying trash receptacles; moving furniture; high/low dusting; cleaning equipment; operating heavy equipment; and snow and ice removal during inclement weather. Position will work special events functions, i.e. commencements, convocations, etc.

The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of cleaning in a high traffic, fast paced academic and office building setting; knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets ( MSDS) and their purpose in addition to how they are used in housekeeping; ability to perform heavy to medium physical work; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to work with diverse populations including department faculty, staff, students, university officials, public, and vendors; ability to multi-task in addition to bending and stooping frequently; ability to perform basic computer skills; ability to follow written instruction.

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.

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Reads work schedules and diagrams of buildings to arrive at the assigned work area on a timely basis.
Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, etc., to keep working areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Fills dispensers, such as tissue and soap dispensers, with the proper product and amount.

Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed.

Listens and responds to customer needs promptly and respectfully.

Listens to instructions, asks necessary questions to complete tasks.

Recognizes and follows dispenser directions to properly mix cleaning chemicals.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: