SEIU Environmental Svcs Worker

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital is hiring a part-time Environmental Services Worker for the UR Night shift. The role involves performing general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping across university buildings, including hospital areas, offices, and residence halls.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, disinfecting surfaces, cleaning walls and fixtures, handling laundry-related tasks, and ensuring overall cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
• Stands, walks, bends and reaches continuously.
• Handles heavy and medium-weight material, equipment and supplies.
• Exposed to refuse, dirt, detergents, body wastes and odors indoors and outdoors; possible contact with infection.

Responsibilities

• Operates cleaning and housekeeping tasks in University buildings including residence halls, hospital and admin/academic buildings.
• Performs routine cleaning, disinfecting, and maintenance using appropriate equipment.
• Cleans walls, ceilings, stairs, vents and light fixtures; dusts and waxes furniture; empties wastebaskets.
• Moves equipment and furniture as needed; tightens hardware and adjusts fixtures.
• Assists with linen distribution and room maintenance; cleans kitchens and dining areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of storage areas and equipment; performs related duties as assigned.
• Following safety and instruction guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Job description

## SEIU Environmental Svcs WorkerApplylocations: Strong Memorial Hospitaltime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R268300As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.**Job Location (Full Address):**601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642**Opening:**Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours:15Department:500081 Environmental Services SMHWork Shift:UR - Night (United States of America)Range:UR SEIU 023 HCompensation Range:$18.38 - $24.94*The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.***Responsibilities:**Performs general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in University buildings such as residence halls, hospital, administration/academic buildings, etc.SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:A variety of commercial-type and light-weight maintenance machines and equipment such as automatic scrubbing machines, strippers, waxers, buffers, polishers, wall washing equipment, rug shampoo machine, vacuum equipment; wet and dry mops, dusters, sponges, pails; small and large trash pick-up trucks and small flat-bed trucks; ladders and small tools such as hammer, screwdriver, pliers, etc. TYPICAL DUTIES:May perform all or a combination of the following:1.Operates a variety of light or heavy duty housekeeping and floor maintenance machines and equipment to strip, wax and buff floors. Wet mops, dry mops, sweeps and dusts floors. 2.Performs cleaning and disinfecting procedures by fogging rooms and washing floors, walls, furniture and fixtures with germicidal detergents. 3.Washes walls, ceilings and stairs; cleans overhead equipment such as vents and light fixtures; vacuums rugs, furniture, draperies, etc.; cleans, dusts and waxes furniture; makes empty beds; distributes linen. 4.Takes down, washes and rehangs venetian blinds and screens; takes down and rehangs draperies and curtains; washes windows inside and outside.5.Empties wastebaskets into pickup containers; picks up trash from designated areas; loads in large dump truck and pushes to compactor area. 6.Washes large trash cans and wastebaskets inside and outside, and blackboards, door and the like. Cleans kitchens, dining areas, etc. 7.Performs a variety of custodial-type duties such as moving equipment/furniture up/down stairs, tightening doorknobs and latch plates, tightening and adjusting traverse rods and brackets, cleaning out elevator door tracks, changing light bulbs, shoveling snow, etc.8.Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment used; performs other similar duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Requires ability to understand and carry out oral instructions. Stands, walks, bends and reaches continuously. Handles heavy and medium-weight material, equipment and supplies. Is normally exposed to refuse, dirt, dust, detergents, body wastes and odors indoors and outdoors; occasionally exposed to the possibility of contacts with infection and infectious diseases.The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.