Candidates may be required to work overtime. Position works a 5-day work schedule (may include working Saturday and Sunday) with 2 pass days. Work schedule to be determined by management.

Non-Competitive: must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL - Note that all classified employees assigned to the Grounds, Custodial, Heating/Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive, and Maintenance Trades Departments are deemed to be essential employees. In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled and remain at work, if needed, based on the operational needs of Purchase College.

To apply for the position, please complete an online application (cover letter and resume optional).

Phone calls, hard copies, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.

Duties Description Janitors perform a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks and supervise lower-level cleaning staff responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in the State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Performs a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks in assigned areas.

Collects and removes waste, recycling, and hazardous or misplaced items from floors, furniture, and equipment; and disposes or places them in appropriate receptacles and locations.
Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
Vacuums, strips, and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; and unclogs toilets, traps, and sinks.
Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools.
Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
Requisitions and dispenses cleaning supplies and equipment, and monitors and maintains inventories.
Installs, replaces, and repairs building fixtures and decorative items, including shelves, doorknobs, curtains, blinds, and pictures.
Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.
Sweeps, removes snow from, and salts walkways; cleans sidewalks, drives, and yard areas; and landscapes grounds, including mowing, trimming, raking, and chemical application, using mechanical and manual equipment.
Performs basic and routine maintenance on mechanical and manual equipment used to perform the above tasks.
Reports and recommends repairs and maintenance tasks requiring skilled trades work to supervisor.
Oversees the distribution, collection, and storage of building keys.
Supervises a group of lower-level cleaning staff.
Assigns tasks; provides instructions and assistance; demonstrates proper cleaning procedures; reviews work in progress and upon completion; monitors time and attendance; and evaluates performance.

The SUNY Purchase College campus is considered to be the employee's work location. An employee can be assigned to work in any area(s) of Purchase College (ex. dorms, academic buildings, non-academic buildings, etc.). Assignment(s) can also be split to include multiple work areas.

Additional Comments All applicants must submit an online application via the college's job vacancy website - Please copy and paste the following website link into the navigation bar - https://jobs.purchase.edu to access the job vacancy website.

Location pay - employees earn a location pay of $3,400

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL - Note that all classified employees assigned to the Grounds, Custodial, Heating/Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive, Maintenance Trades Departments are deemed to be essential employees. In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled and remain at work, if needed, based upon the operational needs of Purchase College.

Phone calls, faxed or hard copy, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.

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

Name Purchase College

Telephone 9142516086

Fax 9142516064

Email Address ricardo.espinales@purchase.edu

Address

Street 735 Anderson Hill Road

City Purchase

State NY

Zip Code 10577

Notes on Applying All applicants must submit an online application via the college's job vacancy website - Please copy and paste the following website link into the navigation bar - https://jobs.purchase.edu to access the job vacancy website.

Phone calls, faxed or hard copy, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.