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Cleaner, Residential Custodial Services

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future part time cleaner roles within Residential Custodial Services. The successful candidate is one who takes pride in their work, is driven and reliable. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction while ensuring exceptional personal interactions with UB students, customers, colleagues and guests.

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.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

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  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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