Campus Operations - Custodial Services - Housekeeper

Department: Custodial Services
Employment Status: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Variable Schedule)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Assistant Director of Facilities

The Cleaner/Housekeeper is responsible for providing comprehensive custodial and housekeeping services to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the Wagner College campus. This position supports the daily operation of campus facilities by ensuring all assigned areas meet the College's standards for cleanliness and appearance.

• Empty trash and recycling receptacles daily and dispose of waste in designated areas.


• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, mirrors, toilets, urinals, showers, and fixtures on a daily basis.


• Wet mop restroom floors daily.


• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors in assigned areas.


• Damp mop corridors, lobbies, dining areas, and other public spaces daily.


• Dust furniture, windowsills, light fixtures, and other surfaces on a regular basis.


• Monitor assigned areas for spills, leaks, or other safety hazards and address them promptly.


• Wash interior and exterior windows as scheduled or as needed.


• Strip, refinish, and maintain floor surfaces according to departmental schedules.


• Follow established cleaning procedures and properly use approved cleaning agents, disinfectants, and germicidal solutions.


• Report any malfunction, damage, or tampering involving life safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, exit signs, locks, and emergency systems.


• Report maintenance issues requiring repair, including plumbing, windows, flooring, furniture, and other facility concerns.


• Assist with the setup and breakdown of furniture, equipment, and materials for campus events and special functions.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support the operations of the Facilities Department.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

• Previous custodial or housekeeping experience preferred.


• Working knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, products, and equipment.


• Experience operating mechanized cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, floor polishers, and similar machinery.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.


• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage time effectively.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.


• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, equipment manuals, and cleaning procedures.


• Ability to follow established health and safety protocols.

• Regularly works in environments that may be damp, dusty, dirty, or exposed to cleaning chemicals.


• Must be able to safely clean and disinfect areas involving human waste and other bodily fluids.


• Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and other physical activities throughout the workday.


• Must meet the physical requirements outlined in the College's Physical Assessment Form.


• Must wear the required department uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Schedule may include first, second, or third shift, based on departmental needs.


• Weekend, holiday, overtime, and shift assignments may be required.


• Flexibility to work alternate schedules or additional hours as needed to support campus operations.

• Must become and remain a member of Local 32BJ in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.