Supervising Janitor (Temporary) (NY Helps)

Supervising Janitor (Temporary) (NY Helps)

Position Details

Search Number - CPJ # 8982

Title - Supervising Janitor (Temporary) (NY Helps)

Category - Clerical/Maintenance/Service

Department - Janitorial

Position Summary - Janitorial Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inviting learning, living and working environment for our college community. We are part of the Administration & Finance division which provides essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We are responsible for human, physical, financial and technical resources. As professionals, we navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission. The work schedule is expected to be Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities: This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and supervising custodial staff assignments and cleaning services to ensure work is completed according to established standards and timelines, with the ability to reassign personnel as needed to support efficiency and respond to emergencies, maintenance, or special projects. This position performs the full range of supervisory duties, including interviewing and selecting staff; establishing training standards for new employees; evaluating performance; resolving personnel issues; providing coaching, counseling, or disciplinary action as appropriate; approving timecards and leave requests; and recommending employee retention or termination. This position communicates custodial policies, procedures, and directives; evaluates cleaning methods, equipment, and performance standards; oversees inventory control and the proper requisitioning and distribution of supplies and equipment; and supervises the setup of facilities for meetings, classes, graduations, and special events. Using appropriate PPE and selecting and safely using the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the assigned tasks as well as attending job related training will be required. As SUNY Plattsburgh 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.

Required Qualifications: Must be eligible for permanent appointment to this title pursuant to civil service law. A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals. For those currently on a civil service list: If you receive an emailed canvass letter, you must respond interested and complete an online application to be considered. Promotion: One year of experience as a Janitor, Housekeeper, Supervising Housekeeper, Supervising Building Services Aide or Building Services Assistant 2. Minimum Qualifications for applicants not currently civil service eligible for the title: Two years of satisfactory full-time experience in the custodial care or cleaning of buildings, offices, or institutional residences of which one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior professional cleaning experience

Salary (Applicant View) - $47,695 – $58,477 in accordance with CSEA Salary Schedule, plus excellent benefits.

Closing Date - 05/16/2026

Open Until Filled - No

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: - 05/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants - Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. If a canvass letter is emailed, you must respond interested and complete an online application to be considered.

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