Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Job #

Job # 043126

Facilities Services

Janitor

Campus

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

$20.557-$22.84 hr

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Non-exempt

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm (All days and hours subject to change)

Full-time

Follow instructions and established procedures in performing all around heavy cleaning work in offices, classrooms, public areas and restrooms.

The ability to read, write and follow instructions is required.

May be required to shovel snow in winter

• Sweep, vacuum and wet mop floors.
• Wash walls, light fixtures, blackboards and windows.
• Collect trash and remove to dumpster.
• Move furniture.
• Obtain and replenish cleaning supplies, paper, products, etc.

• Standing 85% – 90% of the shift
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (80 – 90% of shift)
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (65% – 95% of shift)
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso (75 – 95% of shift)
• Full range of arm movement required (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, etc.) (80% – 95% of shift)
• Full range of arm movement required
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read labels
• May be exposed to latex or rubber
• Exposure to cleaning solutions
• Physical strength sufficient to handle professional scrubbing machine
• Able to carry up to 30 lbs. on back for 6-8 hours
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist height
• Able to push/pull 70 pounds

Operate a variety of equipment including vacuum cleaner, floor buffer, spray tank, autoscrubbers, etc. Use broom, dust mop, wet mop, etc. Work from stepladders.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870;

a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options,…