Heavy Cleaner I - Facilities Management (Multiple Positions)

Duquesne University • Pittsburgh, PA

273d • $19 - $22

About The Position

This hourly position is under direction of a Workleader or supervision of a Building Services Supervisor. Responsible for the cleanliness and order of areas to which assigned.

Requirements

• Possess a High School or Vocational School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Have the physical ability to perform all duties.
• Knowledge of building and facilities cleaning, safety and security.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate general custodial experience including floor care from previous work experience or possess a willingness to learn.
• Handle interior off-the-floor work, wall washing, heavy trash disposal, window washing, and climbing scaffolds and step ladders six feet or less in height.
• Work well with others.
• Possess integrity and dependability.
• Be willing to follow instructions and handle related work as required.
• Have the ability and willingness to utilize and operate computerized technology and possess the willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips and polish floors.
• Cleans, dusts and disinfects furniture, fixtures or equipment as necessary.
• Cleans glass.
• Wash walls.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and equipment to accommodate cleaning or to set up areas for events.
• Collects and removes all rubbish to appropriate areas.
• Polishes metal fixtures or trimmings.
• Replaces incandescent/fluorescent luminaries while working at floor level in desk lamps, floor lamps, and wall lights in offices and vacant student rooms during the summer.
• Secures assigned areas after work is completed.
• Cleans and clears all entrance ways outside of buildings.
• Works when necessary from step ladders six feet or less in height.
• Spreads snow/ice melting agents and broom/squeegee snow as directed.
• Separates, collects, and removes recyclable materials to appropriate areas.
• Daily clean-up of all assigned work areas - remove material, tools, and debris; maintain tools, equipment, and shop areas in a good, clean condition; report faulty equipment to supervision.
• Notifies the Supervisor of unusual conditions caused by the work - power interruptions, smoke alarm trips, utility service shut-offs, etc.
• Assists any other Facilities Management employee if assistance is requested.

Benefits

• Salary: $19.85/hour upon hire, $22.05/hour upon completion of 6 months.
• 5% shift differential applies to 2nd and 3rd shifts worked.
• Full-time position with 40-hours/week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED