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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Housekeeper

Company Name: NC School for the Deaf - Morganton

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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: $26851.00 - $46991.00

Recruitment Range: $31200.00 - $37200

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.

Salary up to $37200 (depending on education and experience)

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Required 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.

• 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 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) withState 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 hereNC 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).

This 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 and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans 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.

  Due to the volume of applications we are unable to provide information on the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account.

  You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact HR at .

  EEO Statement:

  The North Carolina School for the Deaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The school provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Wendy Helmig

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