Housekeeping Shift Team Leader
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services
Location: City of Rochester
Job Responsibilities
May be required to work overtime when the need arises. May be asked to work in multiple buildings. Also, during the summer period, shift transfers may be made based on department needs.
The responsibilities of this position are but not limited to:
- Empty and spot clean waste receptacles including replacement of liners
- Empty recycling containers as required
- Clean and maintain floors/carpets, walls and stairwells in assigned areas by appropriate method including sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing/shampooing and dry cleaning
- Dust, clean and polish building surfaces, shelves, HVAC vents, cabinets and furniture
- Return classroom furniture and other furniture such as lounges to proper position
- Clean, polish and disinfect bathroom fixtures including toilets, showers, water fountains, partitions, walls, floors and replenish bathroom supplies
- Wash interior and exterior windows
- Properly maintain housekeeping closets and cleaning equipment
- Report to supervisor or Facilities Services office for any broken, nonfunctional or damaged items
Additional weekend responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Housekeeping team leader has full responsibility over staff to achieve their assignments
- Assist housekeeping supervisor providing new staff with orientation, training and ongoing education
- Supervise a work group of the shift as requested by the housekeeping supervisor
- Provide housekeeper performance input to the housekeeping supervisor
- Assist housekeeping supervisor in assuring that all housekeeping department policies and procedures are met
Must have a high school education or a GED with the ability to understand and display written and oral communication skills. Should have a minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in general housekeeping and or one year housekeeping supervision experience.
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
Familiar with the operation and maintenance of all custodial service equipment including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubber, buffer, burnishers, wet vacs, extractors and moving apparatus.
- Full shift standing, lifting of minimum 25 pounds and maximum 50 pounds
- Lift supply cart from storage room (30 pounds)
- Set-up/tear down – tables/stages (up to 50 pounds)
- Empty large waste containers (35 pounds)
- Exposure to normal and necessary cleaning chemicals and compounds
University campus buildings including athletics facilities, classrooms, library, etc.
Equipment to be UsedPossibly auto scrubber, buffer, burnishers, wet vacs, extractors and moving apparatus. The use of vinyl gloves and cleaning solutions is required.
Job TypeFull-time
Work Hours Special Conditions for Eligibility Minimum Number of References Requested0
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Work Location FLSANon-Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
NotesThe salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting NumberS00763P
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