Housekeeper - Utility

Salary $32,705.00 Annually
Location  Dallas, NC
Job Type Full-Time Regular Staff
Job Number 2022-00723
Division Facilities and Plant Operations
Department Housekeeping
Opening Date 04/23/2026

SUMMARY

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - 

Performs a wide range of housekeeping and related support duties to ensure assigned areas are clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly, while contributing to a positive campus environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Deliver high-quality customer service while adhering to college policies, procedures, and safety standards; foster positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
2. Identify, report, and help mitigate safety hazards, maintenance issues, and repair needs (e.g., leaks, damaged fixtures, unsafe conditions).
3. Support campus operations by assisting with the setup, operation, and breakdown of indoor and outdoor events, including moving and arranging furniture, staging, and equipment, and installing/removing signage.
4. Move and arrange furniture and equipment to support classroom configurations, office relocations, events, and other operational needs.
5. Provide housekeeping support for athletic facilities and campus events as assigned.
6. Assist with approved pest control and wildlife management efforts, as needed.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Daily Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas by emptying waste and recycling, collecting and transporting trash to designated disposal areas.
2. Clean and maintain entrances, including doors, glass, walkways, and surrounding areas; remove debris, smudges, spider webs, etc..
3. Clean and sanitize restrooms and showers (if applicable), including floors, fixtures, mirrors, countertops, and high-touch surfaces.
4. Replenish supplies such as toiletries and towels.
5. Clean glass surfaces, windows, and partitions as needed.
6. Vacuum carpets and rugs; sweep and mop floors, corridors, stairways, and common areas as needed.
7. Operate cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums, buffers, polishers) in accordance with training and safety guidelines.
8. Maintain organized cleaning supply areas and monitor inventory levels.
9. Clean classroom boards only as directed; ensure trays and surrounding surfaces are maintained.

Weekly Duties and Responsibilities (Minimum)

1. Dust surfaces including furniture, railings, shelves, windowsills, and fixtures.
2. Clean baseboards and spot-clean walls.
3. Mop stairs and perform detailed floor care as needed.
4. Clean interior glass surfaces, partitions, and doors.
5. Service and maintain exterior waste receptacles.

Periodic (Annual or As Assigned) Duties

1. Deep clean rugs, draperies, and upholstered furniture.
2. Shampoo carpets and perform floor restoration as needed.
3. Clean accessible interior and exterior windows.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED/HSE  preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior professional housekeeping experience and experience operating cleaning equipment (e.g., vacuums, buffers, burnishers) preferred.
• Experience operating outdoor equipment (e.g., tractors) preferred.
• Pesticide license or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Successful completion of background check required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform moderate physical labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including climbing stairs and covering large campus areas.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including non-slip, safety-toe footwear.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, based on operational needs.

BENEFITS

Gaston College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program.  We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our regular** employees. 

• State Health Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• NC State Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Disability Benefits, Long- and Short-Term
• Longevity Pay
• State Employees' Credit Union Eligibility
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Child/Student Involvement, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Advancement Compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program
• Benefits Overview Booklet

**Please note:  Temporary (part-time) employees do not earn benefits.

Salary/Compensation: $32,705 per year