SEIU Environmental Svcs Wkr, Wk Ldr

Performs general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in University buildings such as residence halls, hospital, administration/academic buildings, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in University buildings such as residence halls, hospital, administration/academic buildings; 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; Performs cleaning and disinfecting procedures by fogging rooms and washing floors, walls, furniture and fixtures with germicidal detergents; Washes walls, ceilings and stairs; cleans overhead equipment such as vents and light fixtures; vacuums rugs, furniture, draperies; cleans, dusts and waxes furniture; makes empty beds; distributes linen; Takes down, washes and rehangs venetian blinds and screens; washes windows inside and outside; Empties wastebaskets into pickup containers; picks up trash from designated areas; loads in large dump truck and pushes to compactor area; Washes large trash cans and wastebaskets inside and outside, and blackboards, door and the like; Cleans kitchens and dining areas; Performs custodial 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; Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment used; performs other similar duties as assigned

Requirements

Requires all around knowledge, experience and skill over and above that set forth in the job description for the basic job; Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions; Ability to stand, walk, bend and reach continuously; Ability to handle heavy and medium-weight material, equipment and supplies; Ability to work in environments with exposure to refuse, dirt, dust, detergents, body wastes and odors; Ability to work with occasional exposure to possible contact with infection and infectious diseases