Custodial Worker

SUNY Ulster Custodial Worker Full-time; CSEA Grade IV
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: November 21, 2024  Position Summary: SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Custodial Worker in our Plant Operations Department.

The work involves responsibility for the performance of building cleaning and minor maintenance tasks.  The work is carried out in accordance with established procedures or specific instructions and involves repetitive manual work.  This class differs from that of Custodian in that Custodial Worker is unskilled entry-level work, whereas Custodian functions at a higher level and has greater responsibility.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level employee.  Supervision over the work of others is not normally a function of the class.  Does related work as required.

 Duties and Responsibilities: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position.  Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

May perform all functions of a Cleaner as well as:

• Delivers packages and messages;
• Assists in unloading incoming supplies;
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
• Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs;
• May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned;
• May assist in the operation of an oil, gas or coal fired pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;
• May place and remove traffic safety signs.

 Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, materials and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and/ or written instructions
• Ability to perform a variety of minor maintenance tasks
• Ability to get along well with others
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks
• Thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.

 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• None

 And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Salary:

$18.92 an hour. This position is 35 hours per week; Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 2:30 pm. Additional Information
SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
 
In addition, CSEA covered members receive, on an annual basis: 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 15 holidays including 4 floating holidays. CSEA covered members who are required to work on a Holiday will be compensated at the overtime rate for all hours worked and in addition, shall be given commensurate time off.
 Application Process: The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by November 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered. We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
 Conditions of Employment Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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