General Maintenance/Housekeeping (Troy campus) Position Available In Rensselaer, New York

General Maintenance/Housekeeping (Troy campus)

Category:

Staff Positions

Department:

Facilities/ Maintenance

Locations:

Troy, NY

Posted:

Mar 24, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Non-Exempt

Position ID:

186658

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,600 students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, Russell Sage College serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Russell Sage College also offers online programs.
Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day – in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Generally responsible for cleaning of all buildings and common areas of the campus and in assisting with repairs and maintenance of the College.
This position is for the Troy campus; Wednesday through Sunday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM.
Assists with general repairs and maintenance as required by the Crew Coordinator or Senior Director of Facilities and Planning
Cleans and maintains cleanliness of all areas used by College community
Collects and disposes of trash and debris
Utilizes chemicals and equipment in a safe/compliant manner
Clear pathways and parking lots of snow using shovels and/or equipment as assigned
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Crew Coordinator or Senior Director of Facilities and Planning
May include one or more of the following:
Delivery of merchandise from shipping/receiving area
Assisting with the grounds upkeep
Assisting skilled workers in the area of carpentry, painting, masonry or electrical
Assist in some aspects of building repair including changing light bulbs, fuses and ballasts
Replace window shades, light painting, assist in grounds as needed
Sweeps, mops and scrubs, strips floors, stairs and other surfaces
Vacuums and spot cleans carpets
Cleans and restocks lavatories
Collects trash and debris and places in designated collection area for removal by Waste Collector
Replaces liners in wastebaskets and trash containers
Cleans stoves, microwaves and refrigerators as directed
Cleans or dusts glass and other exposed surfaces including walls, window sills, cases, phone booths, door trim, chalkboards and furniture
Sweeps porches, steps and sidewalks to clear debris and snowfall and applies ice melt as required
Reports all hazardous conditions to the appropriate supervisor especially as it relates to snow removal
Removes snow as requested by supervisor
Reports items in need of repair to the appropriate supervisor
Maintains equipment in clean, usable condition
Uses cleaning chemicals in a responsible manner
Ensures chemicals are safely and properly stored after each use and that correct labels are applied
Moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed
Maintains floor finishes
In emergency situation, may be directed to clean up spills, floods and other related items
All other duties related to custodial work as assigned
This is a 12-month position with a starting wage of $17.00 per hour for 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

At least 1 year experience in housekeeping general building repair, maintenance
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
Must be able to push and lift and carry objects up to 51 lbs without assistance
Must be able to read instructions and safety rules, write sentences, communicate verbally and follow instructions
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb and crawl
Valid NYS driver’s license is required