Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Facility Maintenance

Janitor

Position Details

Search Number - CPJ # 9008

Title
- Janitor

Category
- Clerical/Maintenance/Service

Department
- Janitorial

Position Summary
- Join our Janitorial team, where we are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inviting learning, living and working environment for our college community. As a Janitor, you will perform hands-on cleaning and basic maintenance duties while providing day-to-day leadership to the custodial team, with a focus on campus buildings, grounds, and walkways. The Janitorial department is part of the Administration & Finance Division, which provides essential services to campus constituents as well as local, state, federal, and international partners.

Work Schedule and location:
Will be discussed during the interview process and determined at time of offer.

Examples of

Duties & Responsibilities:

- This position will function as a working team leader of a cleaning crew by assigning the work, giving instructions, providing assistance and observing the work in progress on a daily basis. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Perform a variety of janitorial duties, including cleaning, maintenance and repair work. Perform tasks that require medium to heavy physical labor. Assist with grounds maintenance activities, including snow removal, lawn mowing, and upkeep of areas including sidewalks, yards, and driveways. Safely operate and utilize appropriate tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned tasks. Perform other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Supervising Janitor.

Following established procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks. Participating in job-related training and professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

- Non-Competitive:
Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals AsSUNYPlattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior professional cleaning experience

Salary (Applicant View) - $39,956 (hiring rate) in accordance withCSEA Salary Schedule, plus excellent benefits.

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:

- 10/02/2026

EEO Statement - SUNYPlattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject toVEVRAA,SUNYPlattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.