C250083 - Cleaner - Residential Custodial Services

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Date Posted 07/24/25

Applications Due09/23/25

Vacancy ID193075

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AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC250083 - Cleaner - Residential Custodial Services

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade05

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $34312 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address XXX

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Duties Description Position Summary:

The University at Buffalo (UB) Office of Residential Facilities (UBRF) is accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future full time cleaner roles within Residential Custodial Services. The successful candidate is one who takes pride in their work, is driven and reliable. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction while ensuring exceptional personal interactions with UB students, customers, colleagues and guests.

In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Our priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities include -

• Maintain cleanliness of floors, including vacuuming, stripping floors, and shampooing carpets, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows
• Clean and disinfect showers, lavatories, public areas, lounges, halls, and weigh rooms
• Replace light bulbs, dust, wash light fixtures, and high places
• Moving of furniture and equipment for cleaning of meeting and event spaces during set up and take down
• Interact with students, parents, staff, outside contractors and vendors in a polite and professional manner

In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as 'Level 1' meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.

The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Buffalo, to maintain the excellence of the university and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Outstanding Benefits

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department, and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities-student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you'll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

There are no educational or experience requirements. However, applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor as well as understand and carry out written or oral instructions.

Departmental Operation Needs:

• Demonstrate their understanding of duties associated with the position and the importance of providing excellent customer service in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Be able to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions and directions and be able to communicate effectively for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Be reliable; attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling vacancies.

Physical Demands:

• Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, stoop, bend, twist, or stretch for extended periods of time
• Move and transport materials consistent with medium to heavy physical labor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in institutional cleaning or other general cleaning work experience.

Additional Comments University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Nathaniel Oliver

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Address

Street XXX

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

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