Supervising Janitor

Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list. The Civil Service list for this position might provide insufficient acceptors, therefore, a provisional appointment may be made. Any provisional appointee will be required to take, pass and be reachable on the next Civil Service examination to be permanently appointed. One year of service as a Janitor. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). Must be able to move heavy objects (examples: trash bags, bags of salt and ice, floor machines and shoveling snow.)

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to supervise and train assigned subordinate personnel. Experience supervising, excellent written and verbal communications, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word and Excel, and Google Mail/Apps)

Brief Description of Duties: Directs in-house Janitors and Cleaners as assigned in the cleaning of the various Main Campus Residential Buildings and grounds to maintain and improve appearance and ensure the general safety, health and comfort of the students, faculty, and staff. Ensures that all resources required to support the cleaning needs are provided for (including materials, equipment, and personnel) in order to complete the assigned work in the most economical, efficient, and timely manner possible with minimal inconvenience to the campus community. Excellent written and verbal communications.

• Oversee all assigned buildings, supervising the staff to adhere to cleaning standards and cleaning procures within their assigned buildings. Routinely reports maintenance deficiencies within their assigned buildings.

• Supervision of assigned staff, provides verbal and written reports as they relate to hiring, training, employee performance evaluation, personnel policy, verbal and written counseling's as it relates to certain kinds of behaviors and for time and attendance abuse. Plan a continual work schedule in the cleaning and care of the buildings assigned. Complete weekly time sheets for employees. Inform and instruct staff of agency policies and directives in meeting and in memoranda.

• Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning programs utilizing custodial software. Investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and tasks corrective action to avoid repetition and resolve problems. Enters work orders for any maintenance deficiencies found in their buildings.

• Provides verbal and written instructions to staff for special requested services that vary from routine operations and ensures that staff has necessary supplies and equipment to perform tasks.

• Prepares and supervised periodic reports such as work activity, cost reports, attendance records, and manpower utilization and advice management staff of the status of custodial operations in a timely manner.

• Supervises the arrangement, set-up, and breakdown of premises for special events, such as but not limited to Student activities, admitted student’s day, conferences and commencement.

• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH ONLY APPLIES TO POSITIONS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH PATIENTS OR PATIENT CARE EMPLOYEES.

In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol, whichever comes later.

The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

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