Janitor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

The role requires physical stamina and the ability to follow cleaning procedures.

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.

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.
• Wash floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using cleaning devices.
• Vacuum, strip and wax floors, and shampoos carpets using cleaning equipment.
• Scrub and clean restrooms and showers using cleaning agents and equipment.
• Replace lightbulbs and dust fixtures high places.
• Polish wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture for cleaning tasks or meetings.
• Sweep, remove snow, and salt walkways using equipment.
• Report and recommend necessary repairs and maintenance to supervisor.
• Prepare, mix, and dilute cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
• Assist with supervision of lower-level staff; assign tasks; provide instructions and training
• Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures
• Review work of teams
• Monitor time and attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical stamina

Oral & written communication

Work authorization in US

Job description

Janitor

Position Information

Position Title: Janitor

Department: Custodial

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, department of Campus Operations is seeking aJanitor to perform a variety of cleaning andunskilled maintenance tasks, and assist with supervisinglower-level cleaning staff. They are responsible for the cleaningand upkeep of assigned areas in university buildings, surroundinggrounds, and walkways.

Duties Include:

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

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

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.

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

• Floorcare experience

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.

Salary Range

$38,235

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Amber Kiebzak

Contact's Pronouns: She/Her

Contact's Title: Customer Service Manager

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: