Job Description

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



This is a second shift position. The employee should expect to work some weekends, evenings, and holidays with the frequency of being scheduled to work these times varying during the year depending on the facilities' schedule. 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, carpet cleaning, washing, stripping, waxing of tile floors, restroom sanitation and assisting with room set ups. Also, this position will report any building repairs to the immediate supervisor. This position will function at the Journey Competency Level.



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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

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

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$37,228 + shift premium

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week

40

Number of Months per Year

12

Salary Band Range

$33,540 - $47,847

Salary Grade

For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 53.


Posting Text

Open Date

11/20/2025

Close Date

12/01/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.


Please include a cover letter, current 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).

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 jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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.