Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

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. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

To maintain the appearance of the Plemmons Student Union, which involves the cleaning of PSU meeting rooms, restrooms, floors and public areas. Work of this nature involves the use of cleaning agents and related cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, carpet/upholstery extractors.

Prefer professional housekeeping experience with basic computer skills.

Monday - Friday, 2pm - 11pm. (May be eligible for shift differential pay)

The nature of the position is manual and requires a great deal of physical effort to accomplish the position's various cleaning responsibilities. Physical effort includes the use of supplies and materials, and the movement of various cleaning equipment.

Knowledge - Technical: Create a daily cleaning schedule that best meets the needs of the patrons and the building users. Attend, when applicable, various workshops on campus to keep informed of best practices as it relates to new products, work performance and safety. Inform my supervisor of any maintenance that must be done on cleaning equipment. Clean and maintain equipment on a weekly basis. Perform supply inventory on a weekly basis and will restock when necessary.

Customer Service: During daily work shifts, observe customer patterns in regards to usage of the union and adjust cleaning schedules as needed. Make suggestions, as needed, to supervisor of how to improve the operation of the student union.

Safety and Health Compliance: Attend, when applicable, various workshops on campus to keep informed of best practices as it relates to new products, work performance and safety. Attend annual Blood Borne Pathogens workshop. Adhere to safety directions on cleaning products and machines. Clean and maintain equipment on a weekly basis.

Provide a minimum of 3 professional references in the application

Resume and Cover Letter are OPTIONAL