Cleaner, Residential Custodial Services

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking part-time cleaners for Residential Custodial Services. The role emphasizes maintaining high cleanliness standards and exceptional interactions with UB students and staff.

Shifts rotate with varied hours, and positions are filled as needed within Campus Living. Applicants must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and follow instructions; experience in institutional cleaning is preferred.

Qualifications

• No educational or experience requirements.
• Physically able to perform medium to heavy labor as well as follow written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of floors including vacuuming, stripping floors, and shampooing carpets, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows.
• Clean and disinfect showers, lavatories, public areas, lounges, halls, and weight rooms.
• Replace light bulbs, dust, wash light fixtures, and high places.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning of meeting and event spaces during setup and takedown.
• Interact with students, parents, staff, contractors and vendors in a polite and professional manner.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Job description

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future part time cleaner roles within Residential Custodial Services. The successful candidate is one who takes pride in their work, is driven and reliable. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction while ensuring exceptional personal interactions with UB students, customers, colleagues and guests.

Applicants are contacted on an as-needed basis to fill positions. Campus and work schedules may vary depending on the assignment.

In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Our priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities include –

• Maintain cleanliness of floors, including vacuuming, stripping floors, and shampooing carpets, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows
• Clean and disinfect showers, lavatories, public areas, lounges, halls, and weigh rooms
• Replace light bulbs, dust, wash light fixtures, and high places
• Moving of furniture and equipment for cleaning of meeting and event spaces during set up and take down
• Interact with students, parents, staff, outside contractors and vendors in a polite and professional manner

In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as ‘Level 1’ meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.

Earn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice,we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs

Candidates need the following attributes to be successful in this position:

• Demonstrate their understanding of duties associated with the position and the importance of providing excellent customer service in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Be able to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and directions and be able to communicate effectively for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Be reliable; attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no educational or experience requirements. However, applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor as well as understand and carry out written or oral instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cleaning or other general cleaning work experience.

Physical Demands

• Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, stoop, bend, twist, or stretch for extended periods of time
• Move and transport materials consistent with medium to heavy physical labor

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $17,928

Work Days

Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)

Work Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
OR
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Job Type

Job Type Part‑Time

Campus

Campus As Assigned

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Nate Oliver

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Contact's Phone

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].