Housekeeping - Summer Employment, Residential Living

Housekeeping - Summer Employment, Residential Living (T00942)


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 employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Information
Posting Number
temp hourly1146P

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Classification Title

Working Title
Housekeeping - Summer Employment, Residential Living (T00942)

Department
Residential Living

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 Residential Living Office to complete an application.

This position is a pooled position. We are actively seeking summer help, and the position will be filled based upon need of department. The expected dates of employment are 5/1/26-8/15/26.

This position will perform a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of Residential Living 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
04/14/2026

Close Date
06/30/2026

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 employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.


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Credential Verification
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EOE
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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 currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
   
   
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2. *
   Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
   • Yes
   • No