Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Cleaner

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Poughkeepsie, NY

Department:
Facilities Operations - Administrative Office

Job Family:
Service - Union

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The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness levels in campus facilities providing an environment conducive for teaching, learning and living.

Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm

• General cleaning, including but not limited to restrooms, offices, classrooms, MPR rooms, parlors, kitchens, student rooms, laundry rooms, locker and shower rooms.
• Responsible for all basic cleaning in and around residences and office buildings.
• Clean floors and rooms, including dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, picking up objects off the floor and cleaning glass and windows.
• Clean restrooms, including restocking dispensers, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, cleaning mirrors, cleaning partitions, doors and walls, sweeping and mopping floors, and cleaning toilets and urinals.
• Vacuum, empty trash and replace liners.
• Prepare rooms for Commencement and Reunion weekends.
• Notify supervisor(s) of deficiencies and needs for repair.
• Set up, stock and maintain cleaning equipment, supplies and supply rooms.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and organization of assigned areas.
• Use small lightweight floor machines, wet/dry vacuums and other cleaning equipment.
• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Interact with co-workers and a variety of people and departments in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

• One (1) year experience in the cleaning, maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.
• Ability to use small lightweight floor machines, wet/dry vacuums and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently without supervision.
• Work on holidays when required.

• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

The compensation for this position is $20.03 per hour.