Housekeeper

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Housekeeper (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC01

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Description of Work

The Environmental Services Department Housekeeping position supports the mission of the North Carolina School for the Deaf by ensuring a safe, comfortable, clean and sanitary environment for the students, staff and visitors. This position performs housekeeping duties on a daily basis. Work to include complete cleaning, sanitation and minor maintenance of an assigned area. Position performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, the care and cleaning of dormitories, offices, classrooms, restrooms, recreational facilities and other campus buildings. The security of the buildings, utility/emergency and corrective maintenance surveys, moving of furniture and other duties as assigned. Must be able to work independently with verbal instructions from the supervisor or as a team member on assignments. Duties include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning of kitchen areas and other general tasks as assigned. Assist in facility clean up in emergency situations in accordance with M&O procedures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Housekeeper

Job Summary:
The Housekeeper position is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors at the NC School for the Deaf, contributing to a safe, healthy living and learning atmosphere. As a Housekeeper, you will play a critical role in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our students, staff, and visitors. You will be responsible for cleaning:

• classrooms
• dorm rooms
• restrooms
• clinical areas
• offices
• public spaces

Work must be done in accordance with established infection prevention protocols and cleaning standards. Much of the work is performed independently, but you will also be part of a team and must be willing to be a team player. We expect that you will be pleasant, courteous, and thoughtful around students, staff, and visitors. You will complete new employee orientation and attend training classes including American Sign Language (ASL) class.

Pay Range: $26, $46,991.00

Recruitment Range: $31, $37,200

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience in the application of cleaning and sanitizing procedures, cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate information in the English language in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration.
• American Sign Language (ASL) experience and/or desire to learn.

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Description of Work:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and floors; replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors in classrooms, dormitories, offices, hallways, and common areas.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, and surfaces, including desks, shelves, windowsills, and blinds.
• Empty trash receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Clean windows and glass surfaces as needed.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow established safety procedures and protocols when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down for school events as needed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when reordering is necessary.
• Adhere to all school policies and procedures.

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education.

North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

T his position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C
of the General Statutes.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. Applications can only be submitted once. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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