SEIU Environmental Svcs Worker

Responsibilities

Performs general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in University buildings such as residence halls, hospital, administration/academic buildings, etc.; Operates a variety of light or heavy duty housekeeping and floor maintenance machines and equipment to strip, wax and buff 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, etc.; cleans, dusts and waxes furniture; makes empty beds; distributes linen; Empties wastebaskets into pickup containers; picks up trash from designated areas; performs a variety of custodial-type duties such as moving equipment/furniture, changing light bulbs, shoveling snow, etc.; Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment used.

Requirements

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.