Occupational Summary

Perform routine manual work in cleaning, servicing, and stocking supplies in Duke University buildings.

Work Performed

Clean and service assigned areas in University buildings and maintain sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of these duties.
Sweep, mop, buff, and spray buff floors, and vacuum rugs and carpets in assigned areas as needed.
Clean restrooms, offices, and replenish supplies.
Wash windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
Pick up trash, empty garbage containers, and remove all trash to designated disposal areas.
Sanitize all trash containers as necessary to meet Health Department requirements.
Operate dormitory switchboard to receive incoming calls and transfer calls to individual rooms; use intercom to send messages to individual rooms.
Maintain a running log of all calls received and all baggage placed in the storage room.
Sort and place campus mail in proper individual boxes.
Pack, unpack, and assist in receiving, issuing, and transporting materials; report needed items for re-order.
Aid in transferring various items between departments and throughout the University.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Additional Information

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education. Ability to perform physical tasks, including mopping, vacuuming,etc. is also required.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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