Cleaner, Residential Custodial Services
Position Information
Position Title: Cleaner, Residential Custodial Services
Department: Residential Custodial Services
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58226
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
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, youll 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 BuffaloThe University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in institutional cleaning or other general cleaning work experience.
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
Salary Range
$34,312
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Nathaniel Oliver
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Associate Director of Residential Custodial
Contact's Email: naoliver@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-4363
Posting Dates
Posted: 07/24/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 12/31/2025
