Janitor (Grade 7) - Night Shift - Farmingdale State College

Job Description:

The Custodial department at Farmingdale State College is looking to fill a Night Shift Janitor position. The selected candidate performs a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks in assigned areas.

• Collects and removes trash, recycling, organic waste, 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, windows and other building surfaces, fixtures and equipment using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, shampoos carpets 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. Replaces 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.
• Oversees the distribution, collection and storage of building keys or other security system access rights.
• Utilizes electronic systems for receiving and tracking work orders.
• May provide training to lower-level cleaning staff.

Supervises a group of a 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.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• There are no education or experience qualifications for this position. Incumbents must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.

Additional Information:

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
• Grade 7 Salary: $38,235 + $4,000 location pay = $42,235 Total Annual Compensation

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans

Click here for CSEA New York State Benefits Summary.

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VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue 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 College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

URL: www.farmingdale.edu/employment

Only applications made through Farmingdale's electronic application system will be accepted. Once you successfully apply you will receive an email as confirmation. Returning applicants may login to their Farmingdale State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

For more information on Civil Service opportunities, please check their website at

www.cs.ny.gov