(Temporary) Housekeeper/Custodian

Join Our Team as a Housekeeper/Custodian! Our public garden thrives because of the people who care for it behind the scenes. We are looking for a dependable part-time Housekeeper/Custodian to help keep our spaces clean, safe and guest-ready while enjoying a flexible work schedule. This is a temporary position in accordance with State of North Carolina policies. Pay is $18 - $18.45 per hour, depending on experience. Working at least one shift on a weekend is required. Depending on your availability, regular shifts can be scheduled between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. during regular campus operations or could extend to 10:30 p.m. during our Winter Lights show (mid-November through December 31 each year). There are no state benefits with positions considered “temporary”; however, employees do receive an employee discount, health and wellness discounts and may be eligible for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act based on hours worked. These positions are responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with the care and cleaning of work areas as well as assisting in the preparation and setup of rooms for meetings, conferences, educational programs and special events. Responsibilities include frequently sanitizing of guest and staff areas, sweeping, mopping, waxing, buffing and refinishing floors; daily vacuuming and periodically shampooing of carpets; general spot cleaning as needed; cleaning of porches and terraces; ensure restrooms and break rooms are in excellent condition including cleaning toilets, hard surfaces, replacement of paper products, cleaning metal/mirrored surfaces, loading dishwasher; cleanup of food preparation areas; clean windows, walls, woodwork, light fixtures and other hard surfaces; empty trash and recycle receptacles, operating laundry service machines and performing laundry handling duties; maintain the Arboretum’s visitor standards of excellence; keep walkways within 25’ of building clear of debris/ice to insure safety during bad weather conditions; and, clean up after special events, facility rentals and meetings. These positions may also be asked to interpret building set up requests, the installation and break down of chairs, tables, stages and other event requirements and assist staff who will be directly involved in supporting maintenance of the event. This will include knowledge of table and chair configuration that will consider the client’s preference, safety standards and Arboretum protocol. This role will also assist in laundry needs for the events, labor or materials to ensure the Arboretum is able to maintain and fulfill housekeeping needs and in safe and proper use of materials.