State of North Carolina·Burke County, North Carolina
Housekeepers perform a variety of duties while cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, and other assigned areas. They operate heavy cleaning equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
Job Classification: Title
Housekeeper (S)
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Description of Work
Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Housekeeper to work on 1st Shift.
Housekeepers perform a variety of duties while cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, lobby areas, offices, bathrooms, and other assigned areas both inside and outside the hospital building.
This is accomplished by using the appropriate disinfectants and cleaners to enhance the overall appearance and sanitation of the hospital.
They also operate various pieces of heavy cleaning equipment, perform medium to heavy physical work, and will need to follow written and verbal instructions.
Much of the work is performed independently, but you will also be part of a team and must be willing to be a good team member.
We expect that you will be pleasant, courteous, and thoughtful around patients, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning ceilings, light fixtures, vents, and walls Dusting and polishing furniture Sweeping, vacuuming, dust mopping, and wet mopping Sanitizing hard surfaces Buffing and polishing floors and shampooing carpets Cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, including replenishing paper supplies and soap, as needed Emptying trash receptacles; and Performing other related duties as requested by the supervisor or management
$31,200.00 - $48,810.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Experience working in a Psychiatric setting
Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
00am to 2:30 pm. This position also rotates weekends.
Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members [https://www.naces.org/members].
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-4130.
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.
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.
Shanna.hennessee@dhhs.nc.gov
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Market context
Housekeeping roles in North Carolina healthcare settings are often tied to steady facility operations, and experience in large-scale or industrial cleaning can help you stand out. For a psychiatric setting, employers may value candidates who understand safety, consistency, and working around sensitive environments. This platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time; review the experience requirements closely and tailor your application to show relevant facility or behavioral-health cleaning experience.