Janitor

Position Information

Position Title: Janitor

Department: Custodial

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62315

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo, department of Campus Operations is seeking Janitors 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

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

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.