Cleaner, Cleaning Services

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The Cleaner is an essential member of the Facilities team. The Cleaner position is designated as essential personnel and may be required to function as part of the university’s emergency plan. The team is responsible for providing custodial services necessary to preserve and enhance the university’s plant assets and to sustain a safe and clean environment conducive to individual and community development.

The cleaner is expected to perform a variety of general and specific custodial services.

Projected salary: $18.54/hour.

• Performance of preventive scheduled and emergency interior and exterior custodial services including daily cleaning, trash and non‑hazardous waste removal, litter control, recycling removal, special event services, conference services, snow/ice removal, and weather damage services.
• Cleaning, stocking supplies, and waste removal in residences, academic facilities, administrative facilities, performance halls, select dining areas, religious areas, service support areas, and student life facilities.
• Washing, disinfecting, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, buffing, and restoring flooring surfaces, walls, partitions, fixtures, furnishings, entrances, stairs, elevators, ramps, landings, loading docks, restrooms, corridors, offices, lounges, public areas, kitchens, laundry rooms, storage areas, doors, windows, window coverings, vents, overhead areas, ceilings, seating, and lighting.
• Removing waste, surplus materials, litter control, and recycling to disposal areas.
• Supplying special event set‑ups and room condition preparations, including providing conference services support and restroom servicing for residential guests of the university.
• Performing snow/ice removal, weather and unplanned damage related services as directed.
• Providing feedback for service improvements as appropriate.
• Promoting and following job‑related safety requirements.
• Performing other custodial related duties as determined to be necessary.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• At least one (1) year of cleaning experience at a university or in a small to mid‑sized commercial environment such as a hotel, restaurant, or apartment complex, preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and correspondence in English.
• Strong service orientation towards individuals and groups, especially students.
• Ability to be an energetic team player committed to performing with high productivity and excellent results.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on a set schedule.

Employment type:

Full‑time.