Janitor (Evening Shift)

Category:

Classified

Subscribe:

Department:

Facilities/Custodial

Locations:

Old Westbury, NY

Posted:

May 1, 2024

Closes:

May 31, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

175280

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

Position Available: Janitor (Evening Shift), SG-07, Line # 05702

Location: SUNY Old Westbury - Facilities/Custodial

Salary: $37,121.00 - $45,864.00, plus $3,400.00 location pay

Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College.

Status: Permanent, Full-time

When Available: As soon as possible

Duties:

As per Civil Service Standards but particularly responsible for cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks and supervise lower-level cleaning staff responsible for cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

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, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; and unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks.
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, 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.
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.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

As per Civil Service Standards, applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicant must possess and keep a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. The applicant must have and keep a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at: https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com

a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process),
contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
resume (optional).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: May 31, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.

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