Harvard University Cambridge , MA 02138
Posted 1 week ago
Basic Qualifications
A minimum of 1 year cleaning industry experience required
Basic proficiency in the English language including reading, writing, and speaking
Additional Information
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly
encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Position Description
Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but
not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and
assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned
areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food
handling/preparation areas. Restocks restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily.
Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or
washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light
and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash
and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes and burnishes floors using power floor
machines. Operates heavy-duty wet pick-up machines to remove liquids from floor surfaces.
Washes interior windows and first floor exterior windows. May be assigned to perform
residential housekeeping during Reunion/Commencement events. Performs related duties as
required. May be required to move furniture or other heavy objects for extended periods of time.
Performs snow removal assignments including shoveling, sweeping and applying ice melt or sand.
May be required to operate equipment, including heavy floor machines. May be required to use
ladders on a regular basis. May be required to work occasional overtime in support of business
needs.
Job Summary
Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building &landscape maintenance, and custodial
services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided
in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house
alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles
that guide any successful maintenance service business.
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