Job summary

Perform a variety of custodial and general housekeeping duties involving the care, cleaning and stocking of supplies in College buildings, offices and residential areas. Provide customer service to assist in promoting a hospitable environment and positive perceptions of College facilities. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of indoor campus facilities to include cleaning floors, walls, furniture and windows in all campus buildings, student dorms and apartments.
• Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep to include changing light bulbs and clock batteries, resetting clocks, filling/refilling toilet paper/paper towels, and other related activities.
• Maintain the cleanliness of flooring and furniture in campus facilities to include stripping and refinishing of hard floor surfaces, buffing and burnishing of hard floors, operating shampoo and extraction equipment for furniture and carpeting, and identifying and removing all spots and stains in carpets.
• Clean campus facilities after bio-hazards and/or traumatic events; properly dispose of all trash and bio-hazardous materials.
• Clean custodial tools and equipment; inform supervisors of damage or replacement needs; complete and submit all necessary paperwork, records and logs, as necessary.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of outdoor campus facilities to include cleaning building entrance ways, balconies, trash receptacles, and College-owned properties off-campus; remove snow and ice from building entrances, steps and walkways.
• Unlock entrances to buildings and classrooms.
• Prepare for College events and activities to include lining and setting-up event areas and securing appropriate seating arrangements for events; pull out bleachers for sporting events and assist with lighting; operate elevators, as needed and monitor events to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Provide hospitality services and perform housekeeping duties during the summer period to include cleaning rooms; changing linens; making beds; and stocking towels, soap and cups. Facilitate linen exchange. Ensure timely and efficient turnover of facilities to accommodate incoming guests.
• Develop and demonstrate multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community.
• Provide customer service to assist with special needs of College visitors and promote a hospitable environment.

Qualifications

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision; good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; familiarity with various cleaning agents and related equipment; the ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. and climb a 6-ft. ladder are required. A valid NYS Driver's License or the ability to obtain one is preferred, but not required.

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.