What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor position at University at Buffalo?
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
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
- 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.