Custodial Technician- Team Lead

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RSS Job Feed Department: Site Services Locations: Albany, NY Posted: Jun 25, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-Time Salary Type: Hourly Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Position ID: 201896

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About NY Creates:

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

Position Summary, Custodial Technician - Team Lead

The Cleanroom Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day cleaning operations within a controlled cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, contamination control, and operational standards. This role leads and monitors cleaning staff, coordinates assigned activities and ensures proper cleaning techniques are consistently followed. The supervisor maintains inventory of cleanroom supplies, PPE, and garments, while also overseeing contractor and tenant activities to ensure adherence to cleanroom protocols. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient cleanroom environment and supports overall facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise cleanroom cleaning staff to ensure daily operations are completed in compliance with established procedures and standards
• Coordinate and oversee cleaning activities within assigned areas to maintain contamination control and operational efficiency
• Ensure proper cleaning techniques and cleanroom protocols are consistently followed by all team members
• Maintain inventory of consumables, PPE, and cleanroom garments, ensuring adequate stock levels and organization
• Monitor contractor activities, including tool and equipment movement, to ensure adherence to cleanroom requirements
• Oversee daily cleanroom operations to ensure all personnel follow safety, security, and contamination control protocols
• Identify, address, and report any compliance, safety, or security concerns, including suspicious activity
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support cleanroom operations and organizational needs
  
  

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Custodial Technician - Team Lead

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in the cleaning industry
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support business needs
  
  

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications, Custodial Technician - Team Lead

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
  
  

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.
  
  

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $ 23-25/hour

• Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education
  
  

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.