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University of Rochester

Environmental Svcs Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.67 - $23.98
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee wellness programs
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York, stands as a beacon of academic excellence and community engagement. With a mission deeply rooted in the concept of Meliora, meaning 'ever better,' the institution strives to foster an environment defined by equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. As a comprehensive research university, it offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, emphasizing innovation, discovery, and the holistic development of its students and staff. The University values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its community is welcoming and supportive for all individuals, helping them thrive personally and professionally.
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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior experience in custodial or environmental services work preferred
  • ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending and lifting
  • capability to handle cleaning chemicals safely
  • willingness to work evening shifts
  • ability to work at least 15 hours per week
  • compliance with health and safety regulations
  • good communication skills
  • ability to follow oral instructions
  • availability to work at specified location

Job Qualifications

  • Requires ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
  • ability to stand, walk, bend and reach continuously
  • experience handling heavy and medium-weight material, equipment and supplies
  • knowledge of operating cleaning and maintenance machinery
  • familiarity with safe use of detergents and germicidal agents
  • ability to work independently without supervision
  • good physical stamina and manual dexterity
  • awareness of safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to perform custodial tasks efficiently and reliably

Job Duties

  • 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
  • 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 trash into 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 and dining areas
  • performs various custodial duties such as moving equipment and furniture, tightening doorknobs and latch plates, adjusting traverse rods and brackets, cleaning elevator door tracks, changing light bulbs and shoveling snow
  • maintains cleanliness of work storage closet and equipment used
  • performs other similar duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as assigned

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