Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job Responsibilities

• Empty and spot clean waste receptacles including replacement of liners.
• Empty recycling containers as required.
• Clean and maintain floors, carpets, walls and stairwells in assigned areas using appropriate chemicals and equipment. Methods include but are not limited to sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, wiping, scrubbing and mopping.
• Spot clean carpets as required.
• Dust, clean and polish building surfaces, shelves, HVAC vents, cabinets and furniture.
• Return classroom furniture and other furniture such as lounges to proper position.
• Clean, polish and disinfect bathroom fixtures including toilets, showers, water fountains, partitions, walls, floors and replenish bathroom supplies.
• Wash interior and exterior windows.
• Properly maintain housekeeping closets and cleaning equipment.
• Complete reports and supply request forms.
• Assist set‑up and / or teardown of events and activities.
• Report to supervisor or Facility Services office for any broken, nonfunctional, or damaged items.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school education or a GED and one year of institutional housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and display written and oral communication skills.
• Housekeeping skills in institutional cleaning desired; on‑job training is provided.
• Must be able to understand and follow basic safety precautions involved in the use of cleaning chemicals, operation of motorized equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to understand and follow a work schedule and complete assigned tasks in the time allotted.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full range of body motion during an entire shift, including reaching, stooping, kneeling, standing, bending, lifting of minimum 25 pounds and maximum 50 pounds. Climbing stairs is required.
• Full shift mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Lift supply cart from storage room (30 pounds).
• Move furniture (desks, tables, file cabinets, chairs up to 50 pounds).
• Set‑up/tear down—tables/stages (up to 50 pounds).
• Empty large waste containers (35 pounds).
• Exposure to normal and necessary cleaning chemicals and compounds.

• University campus buildings including residence halls, academic buildings, athletic facilities, administrative and library.
• May be asked to cover other areas in the event of a co‑worker's absence, work additional hours or on weekends if needed to meet service requirements. Overtime may be required.
• Pre‑approval for vacation is required.

• Vacuum cleaners, mop, broom, wet‑vac, and moving apparatus.
• Use of vinyl gloves and contact with standard cleaning solutions is required.

Full‑time

$16.50 per hour

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees. The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585‑385‑8232) or email titleix. In‑person meetings are held in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585‑385‑8111).