Janitorial Services Assistant - Albany, NY

Duties Description Primary Purpose

Under direct supervision, the Janitorial Services Assistant performs a variety of janitorial and building maintenance services.

Essential Functions

Dust, vacuum, scrub, wax and polish offices, kitchens, restrooms and other interior spaces, furniture, equipment, floors, carpets, blinds, walls, light fixtures, ceilings and windows.
Remove trash.
Replenish paper supplies and soap in restrooms and kitchens.
Collect recyclable paper from cubicles, offices, printers and fax locations.
Prepare conference rooms for meetings, including setting up and moving wall partitions and furniture.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

May assist with mowing and trimming lawns and hedges, removing leaves, pruning trees, exterminating pests, snow plowing, shoveling and salting of walks and parking lots.
May be called upon to perform duties in emergency situations, e.g., when the Authority's facilities are affected by fire, severe weather or criminal acts.
Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision

N/A

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.). Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place), physical strength, dexterity and coordination. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be available to work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.

Work Environment

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder. Requires the use of buffers, burnishers and vacuum cleaners. May require the use of a snow blower, jlg lift, hand tools, lawn mowers, trimmers and other office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in performing janitorial services.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma and experience in performing janitorial services.

Essential Skills

Ability to understand and follow directions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Additional Comments Benefits information:

DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

Choice of several health insurance plans
Dental & vision insurance
Membership in the NYS Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
13 vacation days per year
13 sick days per year
5 days of personal leave per year
12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
Tuition reimbursement
Training & development opportunities

We offer additional benefits, which includes:

Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays.

Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
Limited Work from Home (LWFH) - additional telecommute days according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Student aid.gov website.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Maria Pantuosco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Recruiting

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

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DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.