Janitor

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Old Westbury, NY

157d • $38,235 - $47,237

About The Position

The Janitor position at SUNY Old Westbury involves performing a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks, as well as supervising lower-level cleaning staff responsible for the upkeep of assigned areas in buildings and surrounding grounds. The role requires adherence to Civil Service Standards and includes responsibilities such as cleaning, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Possess and keep a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
• Motor vehicle record must be free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents.
• Unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks.
• Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Requisitions and dispenses cleaning supplies and equipment; monitors and maintains inventories.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs building fixtures and decorative items.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks.
• Sweeps, removes snow from, and salts walkways; cleans sidewalks, drives, and yard areas.
• Performs basic and routine maintenance on mechanical and manual equipment.
• Reports and recommends repairs and maintenance tasks requiring skilled trades work to supervisor.
• Oversees the distribution, collection, and storage of building keys.
• Supervises a group of lower-level cleaning staff; assigns tasks and provides instructions.

Benefits

• $4,000.00 downstate location pay in addition to the annual salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support