C260072 - Cleaner - Residential Custodial Services

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/24/26

Applications Due01/23/27

Vacancy ID220643

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AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC260072 - Cleaner - Residential Custodial Services

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade05

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17156 to $17156 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 1%

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address SUNY Buffalo

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Duties Description Position Summary:

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications in a continuous recruitment effort to fill current and future part 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.

Applicants are contacted on an as-needed basis to fill positions. Campus and work schedules may vary depending on the assignment.

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.

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• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community

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.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university's goals of inclusive excellence.

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:

Candidates need the following attributes to be successful in this position:

• 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.

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

Name Nate Oliver

Telephone 716-645-4363

Fax

Email Address naoliver@buffalo.edu

Address

Street SUNY Buffalo

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

Notes on ApplyingNotes On Applying:

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63504

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