Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
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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

Local Title: Janitor

Posting Date: May 20, 2025

Classification: SG-7 $38,235

Duties: Janitors perform a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks and supervise lower-level cleaning staff responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways.
•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 carpets and cleans and maintains other flooring using manual or mechanical equipment.
•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_getpage.cfm?specCode=3016000F
•Ability to supervise up to ten cleaners.
•Ability to perform basic unskilled maintenance.

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.

Contact Information: Deadline: June 2, 2025
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 #C25-32 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: June 2, 2025

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 an AA/EOE/ADA employer. If you need a disability related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3164.

Web Site: https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html

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