Review Vacancy
TitleJanitor, Custodial Services
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36040 to $36040 Annually
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.
Duties Description 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
Additional Comments University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.