Janitor (Night/Wkndws)

About the role

The successful candidate will be deemed a university essential employee. The employee must be willing to go through a respiratory fit program and be successful in the use of respirator equipment. Reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of cleaning tasks and care of an assigned area including mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, cleaning and setting up of furniture and equipment.
• Performs repairs and recurrent routine maintenance work requiring handyman abilities.
• Supervises Cleaners; responds to building issues and performs basic unskilled maintenance; submits work orders for building repairs requiring semiskilled or skilled trade staff; orders and restocks cleaning supplies; distributes and collects keys.
• Uses hand tools to make simple carpentry repairs such as fixing or replacing broken shelves, hinges, locks, sash cords and screens.
• Uses plumber’s snake and/or other hand tools and preparations to unplug toilets, traps and sinks.
• Replaces faucet washers and fuses.
• Sets up equipment and seating facilities for public meetings, classes, graduations, seminars and athletic events.
• Requisitions and dispenses household supplies such as paper towels and soaps.
• Reports damages or needed maintenance repair in assigned area for which a higher repair capability is needed.
• May need to develop computer skills to operate the Department’s facilities management system, work order system, KRONOS Time Management System, and ordering supplies as implemented in their area and on their level.

Requirements

• Non-competitive position.
• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate verbally for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Working knowledge of the use of small hand tools.
• Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use various cleaning equipment and products.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and a willingness to be trained on lifts and machinery.
• Ability to supervise a small staff.

Schedule

The initial assignment for this position is Sunday – Thursday with Friday and Saturday pass days.