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.
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
Salary Range
$34,312
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Nate Oliver
Contact's Email: naoliver@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4363
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/21/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
