Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 09/30/25
Applications Due: 10/16/25
Vacancy ID: 199127
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleSupervising Janitor (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade11
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $47695 to $58847 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation 10:00pm-6:30am Sunday - Thursday (Pass Days Friday / Saturday)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 10 PM
To 6:30 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany, Facilities
1400 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Valid NYS Drivers License required.
Supervises lower -level custodial personnel in the cleaning and care of an assigned area by assigning specific task, providing instructions, and making sure the work is completed according to custodial programs specifications.
Supervise a group of subordinate cleaners and janitors, (10-30)
Assign work, observes work performance, provides oral and written instructions to staff
Building inspections for compliance with cleaning programs and standards.
Investigation of complaints and take corrective action to resolve problems.
Prepares written reports, employee evaluations, counseling memos.
Evaluates work performance, recommends retention or termination of probationary employees.
Upholds departmental policies.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Motivating employees
Training staff and working along with staff.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
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.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):
Candidates must have a reachable score on the Supervising Janitor Exam List OR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Supervising Janitor, or in a title eligible to transfer to Supervising Janitor OR
Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Supervising Janitor
May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.
Additional Comments Must APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193388
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingMust APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193388
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