Head Cleaner - Manhattanville, United States - Columbia University

Columbia University

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Manhattanville, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Type:
Support Staff - Union

Bargaining Unit: TWU
B&G
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 40

Standard Work Schedule: Sunday
Thursday, 10:00 PM 6:30 AM
Building: Manhattanville Campus
Salary Range: $ $38.67
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

A Head Cleaner (Revised) 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 Head Cleaner will assist with start of shift and end of shift activities; checks, corrects, and works with a group of Heavy Cleaners and will relay any deficiencies to his/her immediate supervisor; trains and instructs staff in the proper use of equipment, materials, and accepted cleaning techniques; assists custodians in the performance of their duties; makes inspections; reports equipment and repair needs; reports needs for additional supplies; reports absences of personnel and may assume absent Heavy Cleaner and/or Heavy Cleaner
- project duties. Head cleaners regularly perform custodial work as part of their duties. This position reports to supervisor and may be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis. Perform and/or assist in any routine or emergent function of the Head or 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.
Operate any/all motorcleaning equipment to strip and refinish floors, burnish/buff floors, stairwells, and corridors.
Operate any/all motorcleaning equipment to vacuum, spot clean, shampoo, extract carpets
Collect trash, sweep, and mop entrance lobbies, stairwells, classrooms, offices, labs, and elevator landings.
Pick up and discard solid waste and recycling into a compactor or appropriate container.
How to properly utilize lock out tag out equipment.
Polish marble and/or brass.
Wash walls and blackboards.
Clean/Spot Clean mirrors, windows, and glass partitions, banisters and mailboxes, window sills and baseboards in the common area and dust assigned areas.
Work with other disciplines and management to collaborate on multidiscipline problems.
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 onthejob training as required.
Check 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 Monitors and performs cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, pantries, floors, rooms, offices, and other interior spaces.

Monitors and performs dusting and wall washing.
Monitors and removes spots, shampoo, and extract carpets.
Monitors and performs vacuuming of carpeted surfaces.
Monitors and performs scrubbing/ stripping and refinish of floors.
Monitors and performs burnishing/buffing of floors.
Monitors and performs auto scrubbing of floors.
Monitors and performs sweeping and washing with hose exterior sidewalk, steps, and courtyard.
Monitors and picks up and discards solid waste and recycling into compactor or appropriate container.
Monitors and cleans compactor room area.
Monitors and removes ice and snow and deice areas as instructed.
Receive and store 55gallon drums, supplies, and equipment.
Restocking and replenishing of Paper, Plastic, and other supplies e.g. restrooms, pantries, kitchen, etc.
Safekeeping, minor repairs, and preservation of all janitorial materials and equipment e.g. vacuum bags, belts, etc.
All functions of the Heavy Cleaner will be performed by the Head Cleaner as needed.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.

Minimum Qualifications

HS diploma or GED is required.
Five(5) years' experience as a Heavy Cleaner or equivalent.
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
Previous Leadership and Training Experience
Must be a quick learner and exhibit selfmotivational skills.
Must be a team player with an ability to work with others.
Well refined interpersonal skills with