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Duke University

Housekeeper Specialist*

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Tuition Assistance

Job Description

Duke University, founded in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke, is reputed as one of America’s premier research institutions. Situated in Durham, North Carolina, Duke finds itself at the heart of the Research Triangle, a region regularly recognized as one of the best places to live and work in the United States. The university boasts a diverse student population exceeding 15,000 individuals engaged in rigorous academic programs and groundbreaking research across 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Duke University’s expansive workforce, comprising around 40,000 employees, underscores its status as the third largest private employer in the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Partial high school education or equivalent
  • No previous experience required
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including moving up to 50 pounds
  • Capability to reach, bend, and position self to clean various areas including under and behind furniture
  • Ability to access higher areas such as shelves and light fixtures
  • Capacity to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials
  • Availability to complete all job duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through partial high school education
  • No prior experience required
  • Ability to perform manual tasks and physical demands as outlined
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic organizational skills
  • Commitment to safety and health regulations

Job Duties

  • Clean and service assigned areas in university buildings and maintain sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of these duties
  • Sweep, mop, buff and spray buff floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in assigned area as needed
  • Clean rest rooms, offices, and replenish supplies
  • Wash windows, walls and other assigned areas
  • Pick up trash, empty garbage containers, and remove all trash to area for disposal
  • Sanitize all trash containers as necessary to meet health department requirements
  • Maintain a running log of all calls received and all baggage placed in storage room
  • Pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing and transporting materials
  • Report needed items for reorder
  • Aid in transferring various items between departments and throughout the university
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
  • Perform related duties as assigned to meet departmental, division and university goals and objectives, as assigned by their supervisor, director, or respective designees

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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