SEIU Environmental Svcs Worker

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; 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; vacuums rugs, furniture, draperies; makes empty beds; distributes linen; Takes down, washes and rehangs venetian blinds, screens, draperies and curtains; washes windows inside and outside; Empties wastebaskets and trash into pickup containers; loads large dump truck and pushes to compactor area; Washes large trash cans, wastebaskets, blackboards and doors; Cleans kitchens and dining areas; Performs custodial-type duties such as moving equipment/furniture, tightening doorknobs and latch plates, changing light bulbs, shoveling snow; Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment

Requirements

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; Exposure to refuse, dirt, dust, detergents, body wastes and odors; Occasional exposure to possible contact with infection and infectious diseases