Janitor

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,411 - 42,058; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo's Campus Operations is seeking a Janitor to perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks and assist with supervising lower-level cleaning staff. You will maintain assigned areas in university buildings, grounds, and walkways.

Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfection, trash removal, equipment care, and supporting a small team to meet service standards and safety requirements. The role operates on Monday–Friday nights.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and disinfection tasks.
• Collect and remove trash, recycling, compost, and transport to centralized location for disposal.
• Replace misplaced items, furniture, and equipment.
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; and unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks.
• Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.
• Sweeps, removes snow, and salts walkways using mechanical and manual equipment.
• Reports and recommends necessary repairs and maintenance requiring skilled trades work to supervisor.
• Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
• Assists with the supervision of lower-level staff. Assigns tasks; provides instructions, training and assistance
• Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures
• Reviews work of teams
• Monitors time and attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Job description

The University at Buffalo, department of Campus Operations is seeking a Janitor to perform a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks, and assist with supervising lower-level cleaning staff. They are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in university buildings, surrounding grounds, and walkways.

Duties Include:

• Perform general cleaning and disinfection tasks
• Collect and remove trash, recycling, compost, and transport to centralized location for disposal
• Replace misplaced items, furniture, and equipment
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; and unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks
• Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities
• Sweeps, removes snow, and salts walkways using mechanical and manual equipment
• Reports and recommends necessary repairs and maintenance requiring skilled trades work to supervisor
• Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions
• Assists with the supervision of lower-level staff. Assigns tasks; provides instructions, training and assistance
• Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures
• Reviews work of teams
• Monitors time and attendance
• Other duties as assigned

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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 must effectively demonstrate:

• Their skills and competency for this position
• A working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in janitorial services, floor, building, and biohazard care, plus light maintenance work
• A positive attitude and a willingness to lead a small team of Cleaners
• An ability to effectively communicate expectations and performance requirements with team members
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions

Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to exchange information
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and position self (e.g., stoop, bend, and stretch) for long periods of time. Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor; operate various cleaning equipment and products; and ascend/descend ladders and scaffolds.
• May be assigned to clean laboratories, operating rooms or hospital, school or custodial care settings that require a high degree of cleanliness and disinfectant processes that must be followed to minimize the spread of infection.
• The ability to transport and remove snow from walkways and areas adjacent to buildings.

Driving Requirements

Driving is not a required duty for this position. Employees who choose to operate university vehicles for business purposes must be enrolled in the LENS program to verify a valid Class D driver's license.

Salary Range

Salary Range $38,235

Work Days

Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus As Assigned

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns She/Her

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Customer Service Manager

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

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  • Research Foundation Employee
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  • State Professional
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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].