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Job Overview

Supervising Janitor – Stony Brook Medicine, Full‑time, Day Shift (6:00 am‑2:30 pm). Job Number: 2600278.

At Stony Brook Medicine, Janitors are responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and care of hospital and surrounding grounds. Supervising Janitors manage custodial program, staff, inventory, inspections, and budget.

• Supervises and administers systematic cleaning and care of assigned building areas or the entire program in accordance with established guidelines.
• Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services; reassigns staff to ensure work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized; shifts personnel to handle emergency cleaning, maintenance, and care projects.
• Supervises custodial program inventory system, including requisitioning and proper distribution and control of new cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Supervises unskilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment, and requests semiskilled or skilled trades staff as necessary.
• Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning guidelines; investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action.
• Prepares a portion or the entire annual equipment, supplies, and personnel budget for the custodial operation.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.

• Promotion:
  One year experience as Janitor, Housekeeper, Supervising Housekeeper, Supervising Building Services Aide or Building Services Assistant 2.
• Minimum (NY HELPS):
  Two years full‑time custodial experience, with at least one year at supervisory level.
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in a hospital setting; excellent intrapersonal and time‑management skills; attention to detail; ability to work with all levels of the organization.

• Pre‑employment physical exam and medical clearance.
• Electronic reference check (minimum 3 professional references).
• 4‑panel drug screen.
• Regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• New York State license(s)/certificate(s) if required.

Salary Range: $47,695 per year (SG11). Annual supplemental pay:
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full‑time positions ($4,000). Stony Brook University Hospital provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension.

Posting

Start Date:

Jan 29 2026. Posting End Date:
Feb 12 2026, 10:59 PM.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Shift: Day (6:00 am‑2:30 pm). Pass Days:
Sat, Sun.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

For a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631) 632‑6280.

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Resume/CV should be with the online application.

Posting Overview:
This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised to submit applications before the initial review date within two weeks of posting.

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