AddressOverview:
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities:
- May be required to work overtime when the need arises. May be asked to work in multiple buildings. Also, during the summer period, shift transfers may be made based on department needs.
The responsibilities of this position are but not limited to:
● Empty and spot clean waste receptacles including replacement of liners
● Empty recycling containers as required
● Clean and maintain floors/carpets, walls and stairwells in assigned areas by appropriate method including sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing/shampooing and dry cleaning
● Dust, clean and polish building surfaces, shelves, HVAC vents, cabinets and furniture
● Clean chalk/marker boards
● Return classroom furniture and other furniture such as lounges to proper position
● Clean, polish and disinfect bathroom fixtures including toilets, showers, water fountains, partitions, walls, floors and replenish bathroom supplies
● Wash interior and exterior windows
● Properly maintain housekeeping closets and cleaning equipment
● Report to supervisor or Facilities Services office for any broken, nonfunctional or damaged items
Additional weekend responsibilities are but not limited to:
● Housekeeping Team Leader has full responsibility over staff to achieve their assignments
● Assist housekeeping supervisor providing new staff with orientation, training and ongoing education
● Supervise a work group of the shift as requested by the housekeeping supervisor
● Provide housekeeper performance input to the housekeeping supervisor
● Assist housekeeping supervisor in assuring that all housekeeping department policies and procedures are met
Education / Experience:
Must have a high school education or a GED with the ability to understand and display written and oral communication skills. Should have a minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in general housekeeping plus one year housekeeping supervision experience.
Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
Competencies / Skills:
- Familiar with the operation and maintenance of all custodial service equipment including vacuum cleaners, auto scrubber, buffer, burnishers, wet vacs, extractors and moving apparatus.
● Full shift standing, lifting of minimum 25 pounds and maximum 50 pounds
● Climbing stairs
● Lift supply cart from storage room (30 pounds)
● Lift project equipment: extractors (30-40 pounds), wet vacs (25 pounds)
● Furniture move – desks, tables, file cabinets, chairs (up to 50 pounds)
● Set-up/tear down – tables/stages (up to 50 pounds)
● Push/pull automatic burnishes/scrubbers (30-50 pounds)
● Push/pull Rotos (40 pounds)
● Empty large waste containers (35 pounds)
● Empty large recycling bins (40 pounds)
● Exposure to normal and necessary cleaning chemicals and compounds
Physical and Mental Demands:
Physical Demands:
Position requires sitting, standing and walking throughout the course of the day. Occasional heavy lifting is required up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform duties without assistance and minimum supervision. Must be self-motivated. Good eyesight. In addition, this position requires careful attention to Material safety Data Sheets. Must be able to carry and climb ladders up to 10’. Requires valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to operate College pick-up truck.
Mental Demands:
Call-ins may occur at any time and every reasonable effort will be required to respond, especially during emergencies, special projects, and special college functions. Must be able to handle stress when priorities change and/or workload increases. Must be able to develop plans to assure required work is completed on time.
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
