SEIU Environmental Svcs Worker

Part-time Environmental Services role performing general heavy and light cleaning and housekeeping services in University of Rochester buildings at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. Scheduled weekly hours: 22.5. Department: 500081 Environmental Services SMH. Work shift: UR - Day. Supervision exercised: None.

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, etc.; cleans, dusts and waxes furniture; makes empty beds; distributes linen; Takes down, washes and rehangs venetian blinds and screens; takes down and rehangs draperies and curtains; 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, doors and the like; Cleans kitchens, dining areas, etc.; Performs 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.; Maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment used; performs other similar duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as assigned

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 indoors and outdoors; Occasional exposure to possible contact with infection and infectious diseases