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Duke University

Housekeeper Specialist*

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Duke University, established in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke, stands as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is strategically positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, a region consistently ranked as one of the best places in the country to live and work. With over 15,000 students enrolled across its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, Duke is a vibrant hub of academic excellence and groundbreaking research. The university employs approximately 40,000 staff members, making it the third largest private employer in North Carolina. Duke's commitment to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through partial high school education
  • No prior experience required
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience accepted
  • Ability to move throughout residential buildings
  • Ability to move heavy materials and equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to position self to reach and clean various areas including under or behind furniture
  • Ability to reach and clean higher areas including light fixtures and shelving
  • Ability to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through partial high school education
  • No prior experience required
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience accepted

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 trash containers to meet health department requirements
  • Maintain running log of all calls and baggage placed in storage
  • Pack, unpack and assist in receiving, issuing and transporting materials
  • Report needed items for reorder
  • Aid in transferring items between departments and throughout the university
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

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Experience

No experience required

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