Supervising Janitor; NY HELPS

Job Description - Supervising Janitor (NY HELPS) (2600483)

Supervising Janitor (NY HELPS)

• 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.
• Must have either one year of experience as a Janitor, Housekeeper, Supervising Housekeeper, Supervising Building Services Aide or Building Services Assistant 2 OR two years of satisfactory full‑time experience in the custodial care or cleaning of buildings, offices, or institutional residences of which one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.
• Must be able to move heavy objects (e.g., trash bags, bags of salt and ice, floor machines and shoveling snow).
• Applicants must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods of time and communicate verbally for the purpose of exchanging information.
• Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License with a free motor vehicle record.
• Out‑of‑State Applicants: provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a NYS driver’s license within 30 days of official start date.

• 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).

• Directs in‑house operational personnel in cleaning of Main Campus facilities to maintain appearance and ensure safety, health, and comfort of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ensures resources required to support cleaning needs are provided (materials, equipment, personnel) to complete work economically, efficiently, and timely with minimal inconvenience.
• Oversees all assigned buildings and supervises staff to adhere to cleaning standards and procedures.
• Reports maintenance deficiencies and completes weekly timesheets for employees.
• Inspects buildings and areas for compliance with cleaning programs utilizing custodial software.
• Investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action.
• Prepares and supervises periodic reports such as work activity, cost reports, attendance records, and manpower utilization.
• Supervises arrangement, set‑up, and breakdown of premises for special events.
• Other duties or projects as assigned appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

This is a full‑time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. FLSA Nonexempt, eligible for overtime provisions. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference.

The position includes location pay of $4,000 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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

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Job Number: 2600483

Official

Job Title:

Supervising Janitor

Job Field:
Civil Service Positions

Primary

Location:

WC Custodial Services

Schedule:

Full‑time, Evening Shift (Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.)

Posting

Start Date:

Mar 2, 2026

Posting End Date:
Mar 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Salary: SG 11 Hiring Rate $47,695 per year