SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Classified Service)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Facilities - Operations
Budget Title: Janitor (SG-7)
Local Title: Janitor -6:30am - 3:00pm Wednesday - Sunday
Posting Date: September 19, 2024
Classification: SG-7; $37,121
Duties: Performs a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks in assigned areas.
• Collects and removes trash, recycling, compost, and hazardous or misplaced items
from floors, furniture, and equipment; and disposes or places them in appropriate
receptacles and locations.
• Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops,
detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, shampoos carpet and cleans and maintains other flooring using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; maintains aerators for faucets and shower heads; and unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks. Replace paper products and soaps as needed.
• Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment and tools.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture and equipment.
• Requisitions and dispenses cleaning supplies and equipment; and monitors and maintains inventories.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs building fixtures and decorative items, including shelves, doorknobs, curtains, blinds, and pictures.
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, operations needs and other activities.
• Sweeps, removes snow from and salts walkways; cleans sidewalks, drives and yard areas; and landscapes grounds, including mowing, trimming, raking and chemical application, using mechanical and manual equipment.
• Performs basic and routine maintenance on mechanical and manual equipment used to perform the above tasks.
• Reports and recommends repairs and maintenance tasks requiring skilled trades work to supervisor.
• May provide training to lower-level cleaning staff.
• Supervises a group of lower-level cleaning staff.
• Assigns tasks; provides instructions and assistance; demonstrates proper cleaning procedures; reviews work in progress and upon completion; monitors time and attendance; and evaluates performance.
Please refer to the job standard for more details:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?specCode=3016000F
Qualifications: • A valid NYS Driver’s license.
• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.
• Candidates must meet the posting qualifications required, meet the legitimate operating needs of the department or agency and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Ability to supervise up to ten cleaners.
• Ability to perform basic unskilled maintenance.
Contact Information: Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a SUNY New Paltz application or a current resume to the: State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: HRDI-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu
Please include Search #C24-64 with all application materials.
Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty, and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html.
Web Site: https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html
