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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
15
Department:
500081 Environmental Services SMH
Work Shift:
UR - Evening (United States of America)
Range:
UR SEIU 023 H
Compensation Range:
$18.38 - $24.94
The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this
job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual
pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining
agreement.
Responsibilities:
Performs general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in
University buildings such as residence halls, hospital, administration/academic
buildings, etc.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:None.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:A variety
of commercial-type and light-weight maintenance machines and equipment such as
automatic scrubbing machines, strippers, waxers, buffers, polishers, wall
washing equipment, rug shampoo machine, vacuum equipment; wet and dry mops,
dusters, sponges, pails; small and large trash pick-up trucks and small flat-bed
trucks; ladders and small tools such as hammer, screwdriver, pliers, etc.
TYPICAL DUTIES:May perform all or a combination of the following:1.Operates a
variety of light or heavy duty housekeeping and floor maintenance machines and
equipment to strip, wax and buff floors. Wet mops, dry mops, sweeps and dusts
floors. 2.Performs cleaning and disinfecting procedures by fogging rooms and
washing floors, walls, furniture and fixtures with germicidal detergents.
3.Washes walls, ceilings and stairs; cleans overhead equipment such as vents and
light fixtures; vacuums rugs, furniture, draperies, etc.; cleans, dusts and
waxes furniture; makes empty beds; distributes linen. 4.Takes down, washes and
rehangs venetian blinds and screens; takes down and rehangs draperies and
curtains; washes windows inside and outside.5.Empties wastebaskets into pickup
containers; picks up trash from designated areas; loads in large dump truck and
pushes to compactor area. 6.Washes large trash cans and wastebaskets inside and
outside, and blackboards, door and the like. Cleans kitchens, dining areas, etc.
7.Performs a variety of custodial-type duties such as moving equipment/furniture
up/down stairs, tightening doorknobs and latch plates, tightening and adjusting
traverse rods and brackets, cleaning out elevator door tracks, changing light
bulbs, shoveling snow, etc.8.Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and
equipment used; performs other similar duties requiring comparable skill and
responsibility as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Requires ability to understand and
carry out oral instructions. Stands, walks, bends and reaches continuously.
Handles heavy and medium-weight material, equipment and supplies. Is normally
exposed to refuse, dirt, dust, detergents, body wastes and odors indoors and
outdoors; occasionally exposed to the possibility of contacts with infection and
infectious diseases.
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preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s
Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In
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not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran
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non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions,
employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent
with our values and based on applicable law.