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To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.
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NOTE: IF you are a current NC State Government employee, you will not be considered For a temporary assignment.
Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be Fully qualified For the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications For State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may ultimately seek permanent employment with the state.
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Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application)
This temporary part-time position is assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services - DSOHF in Black Mountain - Buncombe County. Position will work flexible schedules and hours based on business needs.
Client Living Areas: Dusts and removes visible soil from hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms, and dayrooms using the appropriate disinfectants and cleaners to enhance the overall appearance and sanitation of the living area. These duties will be performed at least daily, but as often as needed. Carpeted areas will be vacuumed weekly and spot cleaned at least once a month. All carpets will be thoroughly cleaned using an approved method for the area. Cleans bathrooms daily by disinfecting toilets, sinks, and tubs. Wipes down walls, cleans mirrors, and replaces soap and paper products. Picks up trash and cleans trash containers as needed. Sweeps and mops floor area. Transports clean linen from the linen room and stocks the shelves in the living areas. Assures all linen items are kept on hand in the living areas at all times. Transports soiled linens from the client living areas to soiled linen holding area.
Office Areas: Sweeps and mops office areas once a week, more often if necessary. Spot cleans and vacuums carpets if present. Daily picks up trash, cleans trash receptacles, as needed. Dust accessible furniture with a cloth treated with an approved dust control chemical. Spot cleans walls, doors, and electrical switch covers.
Miscellaneous Duties: Moves furniture using hand trucks, desk movers, and carts. Cleans windows at least yearly, more often as conditions require. Make minor repairs to equipment and/or submits work orders to the supervisor. Keeps on hand at all times the cleaning supplies and paper products for assigned area. Attend meetings, i.e., training classes, departmental meetings, facility meetings, new employee orientation. Reports to supervisor immediately any safety or sanitation hazards present. Assists in other support service areas as needed.
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
Management prefers applicants with the following:
- Knowledge of operation of floor cleaning machine
- Basic knowledge of established cleaning procedures and techniques
- Basic knowledge of purpose and application of products and equipment used in a cleaning operation of stripping and waxing floors
- Basic knowledge of receiving and counting of inventory with accuracy
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Ability to arrange items and/or actions in certain orders or patterns according to specific rules or sets of rules (i.e. patterns of numbers, letters, pictures and materials)
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.
Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.
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:
Anthony WalshRecruiter Email:
TONY.WALSH@NC.GOVLearn more about this Employer on their Career Site
