Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Facility Maintenance

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

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Posting Date

Posting Date 07/27/2026

Department

Department Custodial Services

Line Number

Line Number 26350

Budget Title

Budget Title Janitor

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade SG-7

FTE

FTE Full-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type

Jurisdictional Class

Jurisdictional Class Non-Competitive (1)

Shift Hours

Third

Department Operating Needs Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment regularly used in the job. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy. This position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee.

For a definition of essential service employees, please review the college’s Emergency Closings Policy.

Brief Job Description

Janitors are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of public buildings and adjacent grounds and sidewalks. Janitors perform similar duties as Cleaners, but have additional responsibilities such as supervise Cleaners; respond to building issues and perform basic unskilled maintenance; submit work orders for building repairs requiring semiskilled or skilled trades staff; order and restock cleaning supplies; and distribute and collect keys.

A Janitor performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and care activities in the assigned area including mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, moving and setting up furniture, emptying trash, recycling, and other related duties as described in greater detail in the classification standard for Cleaner. Duties may include but are not limited to performing unskilled repairs and maintenance work such as hanging pictures, curtains, and blinds;

fixing or replacing broken shelves and door knobs; performing routine maintenance on manual and motorized cleaning and maintenance equipment; unplugging toilets, traps, or sinks; and other unskilled maintenance and repair work, as assigned. Sets up equipment and seating facilities for public meetings, classes, graduations, and special events. Requisition s cleaning and bathroom supplies, and industrial cleaning agents to clean assigned areas, as directed.

Responds to requests for cleaning or maintenance, and refers matters requiring semiskilled or skilled trades work to higher level staff. Reports damages or needed maintenance and repair in assigned area requiring semiskilled or skilled trades staff to higher level staff. Supervises lower-level custodial personnel in the cleaning and care of an assigned area by assigning specific tasks, providing instructions, making sure the work is completed according to custodial program specifications, and monitoring employee time and attendance and signing time cards.

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