Housekeeper

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Housekeeper (S)

Position Number

65036637

Grade

NC01

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Unleash your potential and make an impact! If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the Samarcand Training Academy located in Jackson Springs, NC (Moore County).


The primary purpose of this position is to perform housekeeping duties in an assigned area of the Samarcand Training Academy.  Employee in this job follow a work schedule that covers all phases of housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors. Employee will clean dorm rooms, classrooms, offices, and common areas. Specific responsibilities include but is not limited to:

Cleaning ceilings, vents, and walls.
Polishing furniture.
Dusting and vacuuming.
Maintaining floors including mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Shampooing carpets.
Washing windows, screens, and blinds.
Cleaning and changing soiled or worn linen, pillows, and bed covers.
Replenishing restrooms with towels, toilet paper, and soap.
Cleaning lavatories, commodes, urinals, mirrors, showers, and tubs.


Employees in this job perform their work under close supervision.  Their work is reviewed by supervisory inspections and they receive frequent direction from supervisors.  Employees in this job are also assigned a daily schedule for general assignments and specific instructions for special assignments. Employees in this job must be able to perform medium- to heavy-duty physical work including but not limited to:

Extending arms over head, lifting mop buckets, and pushing heavy carts. R
Removing trash from receptacles in all areas including from up to 55-gallon containers.
Lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Climbing four-foot ladders to clean windows, stock laundry cabinets and dust.
Moving or sliding heavy furniture up to 200 pounds. 


ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed during the interview.

Employment contingent on successful background check.

Must have a valid NC Driver License.

May require travel and extended hours during peak times and mission needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $36,921.00 - $48,810.00

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Click here for more information and application resources. 

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.    

Management Preferences

• Experience using established cleaning procedures and and/or techniques.

• Experience using products and equipment used in a cleaning operation.

• Experience providing customer service.

• Experience using a computer.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:

• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).

• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" and you may visit this site for more information: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with NC State Government, please call 984.236.0800. If you have specific questions about this vacancy other than your application status, please email Teresa Mitchell @ teresa.mitchell@ncdps.gov.

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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:

Teresa A Mitchell

Recruiter Email:

TERESA.MITCHELL@NCDPS.GOV