Job description

534782

Manhattanville

Facilities Operations

Full Time

Opening on: Mar 23 2023

Serv: Heavy Cleaner

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Job Type: Support Staff - Union

Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G

Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 40

Salary Range: $21.94- $27.42

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Location: Manhattanville

Schedule: Monday- Friday 2:00pm- 10:30pm

A Heavy Cleaner is a position in the facilities department providing high quality and effective work that provides quality custodial services to the academic, research, Labs, and administrative units on the Columbia University- Manhattanville Campus (CUMVC). The Heavy Cleaner will ensure that the cleaning of assigned building(s) is consistently and appropriately performed. A Heavy Cleaner may be required to respond to any emergency on a 24- hour basis and may be required to work overtime. Be able to perform and/or assist in any routine or emergent function of the Heavy Cleaner.

Responsibilities

Moves materials and furniture as required

Report building malfunctions as instructed, i.e. power failures, leaks, building equipment and any other damages

Collect trash, sweep and mop entrance lobbies, stairwells, class rooms, labs, offices, and elevator landings

Polish marble and/or brass

Spot wash walls and blackboards

Operate any/all motor-cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairwells, and corridors

Remove spots and shampoo carpets

Clean/Spot Clean mirrors, windows and glass partitions, bannisters and mailboxes, window –sills and baseboards in all common areas and dust assigned areas

Work with other disciplines and management to collaborate on multi-discipline assignments.

Must perform any relevant duties assigned in an emergency as determined by management

Attend and participate in all departmental training and meetings

Attend and complete relevant on-the –job training as required

Checks all drains and remove debris and inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

Cleans all bathrooms, pantries, and kitchens

Performs cleaning of class rooms, labs, lobbies, halls, to include sweeping, mopping, dusting

Sweeps and wash with hose exterior sidewalk, steps, and courtyard

Pick up and discard solid waste and recycling into compactor or appropriate container

Clean compactor room area

Wash down all carts used for the transportation of solid waste and recycling

Remove debris; inspect, restock, and clean all areas of building of your assigned area

Remove ice and snow and de-ice areas as instructed.

Receive and store 55 gallon drums, supplies and equipment

Restocking and Replenishing of Paper, Plastic, and other supplies

Safekeeping, minor repairs, and preservation of all janitorial materials and equipment

Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

HS diploma or GED is required, custodial experience preferred

Must demonstrate minimum professional proficiency in the English Language

Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Must be able to work all shifts

Must be a quick learner and exhibit self-motivational skills.

Must be a team player with an ability to work with others.

Well refined interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, customers, clients, students, vendors, and management.

How to read SDS information, operating and maintenance procedures, procedure manuals

Understanding of general research and laboratory rules and restrictions.

How to properly utilize lock out-tag out equipment e.g. floor machines, vacuums, etc

How to properly and safely operate all equipment utilized by custodial services department

Knowledge of and/or Training on the following:
Use of portable fire extinguisher.

Hazardous waste awareness.

Personal Protective Equipment awareness

Safe Equipment Handling

Infection Control procedures

Communication etiquette including phone, radio, and customer service

Must demonstrate knowledge of CUMVC’s safety policies and procedures(verbal and/or written) CUMVC’s customer service policies, as well as thorough knowledge of the facility and its operations(practical and/or written)

Adhere to all local, state, and federal requirements

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not mean to be all inclusive.

Use strength to lift and transport items needed to perform the functions of the job, with the ability to lift 50 pounds independently and support team lift with reasonable accommodations.

Sit, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and squat for prolonged periods of time and/or repeatedly over a required period of time.

Reach with and work with hands and arms overhead

Exposure to variable and unfavorable climate and weather conditions.

May work in an environment where a variety of pathogens, chemical substances, and gases are used for research.

Employee will be required to practice the use of proper PPE when exposed to the conditions above.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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