Janitor, Continuous Posting

$36,040 - $36,040/Yr

University at Albany - Albany, NY

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Albany, NY
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The University at Albany is seeking a dedicated Janitor to join its Facilities Management team. This position is essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the university's facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The Janitor will be responsible for supervising and instructing a team of cleaners in all phases of cleaning, which includes but is not limited to, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, and other common areas. The role requires a thorough understanding of cleaning products and equipment, as well as the ability to interpret and follow instructions from supervisors. The Janitor will also be expected to operate various cleaning equipment and may need to use negative pressure respirators as part of their duties. In addition to cleaning responsibilities, the Janitor will play a key role in ensuring that all cleaning tasks are performed efficiently and to a high standard. This includes training new staff, conducting inspections of cleaned areas, and providing feedback to improve cleaning practices. The position may require working various hours, depending on the needs of the university, and candidates should be prepared for a contingent or permanent duration of employment. The successful candidate will be part of a team that values excellence in service and commitment to maintaining the university's facilities in top condition.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and instruct cleaners in all phases of cleaning.
  • Operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of cleaning products and their labels.
  • Interpret and follow instructions from supervisors.
  • Conduct inspections of cleaned areas to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Train new staff on cleaning procedures and equipment usage.

Requirements

  • Ability to supervise and instruct cleaners in all phases of cleaning.
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and ability to understand product labels.
  • Ability to interpret instructions from supervisors.
  • Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.

Nice-to-haves

  • Valid NYS Driver's License preferred.
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