A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department:
Facilities -
Operations Budget Title:
Janitor (SG-7)
Local Title:
Janitor-6:30am-3:00pm
Monday-Friday Posting Date:
July 23, 2026
Classification:
SG-7 $38,235
Duties:
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 State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways. Collects and removes trash, recycling, compost, 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, shampoos carpets and cleans and maintains other flooring using manual or mechanical equipment. 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. Please refer to the job standard for more details: https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_getpage.cfm?specCode=3016000
F Qualifications:
A valid NYS Driver's license. Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information. Candidates must meet the posting qualifications required, meet the legitimate operating needs of the department or agency and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Operational Needs- Ability to supervise up to ten cleaners. Ability to perform basic unskilled maintenance.
Contact Information:
Application Procedure:
Those interested in applying for this position should submit a SUNY New Paltz application or a current resume to the: State University of New York at
New Paltz-Attn:
HRDI-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax:
(845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: [email protected] Download applications: http://www.newpaltz.edu/media/human-resources/employment_appl_fill_3-2017.pdf Please include Search #C26-03 with all application materials. Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE:
Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.
Deadline:
August 7, 2026 Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an
AA/EOE/ADA
employer. If you need disability related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3293.
