General Summary:Cleans office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Moves furniture, appliances and/or equipment.Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors.
Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to hand power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dust brush, dust pan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.
Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.
Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.
Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
Inspects exterior and interior of building for services issues and report all damages, malfunctions and needed repairs to supervisor
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.
Ability to operate large powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.
Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
Ability to lift carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis. Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred
One year or more of experience preferred
Valid Driver’s license preferred
Classified Title: BU Housekeeper-SSRJob Posting Title (Working Title): CustodianRole/Level/Range: SWORKER2/01/BUStarting Salary Range: $16.39 per hour, increases to $18.94 after 12 monthsEmployee group: Full TimeSchedule: M-F 7:00 am- 3:30 pmExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM Admin Facilities Support ServicesPersonnel area: School of MedicineEqual Opportunity Employer:Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.