What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Janitor - Facilities Services position at State University of New York at Fredonia?
Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Custodial/Maintenance/Trades Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Apr 15 2026 Job Description:
The State University of New York at Fredonia Facilities Services - Custodial Services department seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month, contingent-permanent Supervising Janitor (SG11) represented by CSEA. The hiring rate for this position is $47,695. The current shift is 6am-2:30pm Tues-Sat, however, the actual shift is yet to be determined and will depend upon the results of a shift bid .
This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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.
You may use this link for more information on the NY HELPS Program .
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including one-course tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Services, the Supervising Janitor supervises a diverse group of Janitors, Cleaners and Housekeepers by assigning work, periodically observing work performance, reviewing work activity reports, and inspecting assigned building areas for compliance with cleaning programs. Supervising Janitors are responsible for administering a custodial program and supervising and evaluating custodial tasks in the cleaning and care of public buildings and adjacent grounds.
Typical Tasks (including but not limited to the following):
Plan and schedule staff assignments and cleaning services. Based on workload and available staff, reassigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized. Arranges for the shifting of personnel to handle emergency cleaning projects.
Informs staff of agency policies and directives in meetings and in memoranda. Interprets agency guidelines affecting the custodial operation.
As assigned, evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.
Supervise the requisitioning of new cleaning equipment and supplies. Ensures proper distribution and control of equipment, materials, and supplies issued to custodial staff.
Provides oral and written instructions to staff for requested special services which vary from routine operations.
Daily inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning programs. Investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action, to avoid repetition and resolve problems.
Supervises minor routine maintenance repairs to buildings and equipment. Reports, orally or in writing, conditions requiring a higher level repair capability to supervisory staff.
As assigned, supervises the arrangement of premises for special events, such as commencement and conferences.
Supervises a staff of subordinates in the performance of their duties.
Provide training for new employees and ensures that standards are being met by follow-up with supervisors and by personal observations.
Evaluates work performance against acceptable standards by review of production activity reports, discussions with supervisors, and personal observations. Where below standard work is apparent, takes appropriate remedial action to improve work performance.
Ensures the efficient and effective use of time by the staff by such means as enforcing the attendance rules, resolving disciplinary problems, and meeting established work schedules.
Recommends retention or termination of probationary employees.
Participates in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Is aware of, understands, and follows all university policies.
This position has been designated as an Essential Services Personnel position. It is the policy of Fredonia that employees designated as essential will be required to provide support by performing their normal and customary duties in the event of an emergency. Such service is required to maintain university properties and services in the event of an emergency. The essential personnel will vary depending on the nature and scope of the emergency.
Appointments and promotions in the New York State Civil Service are made according to principles of "merit and fitness" as mandated by the New York State Constitution. Candidates can compete for competitive class, Civil Service positions by participating in competitive civil service examinations that assess candidates' knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for performing the job.
Interested candidates on the Preferred & Transfer List must be given preference.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
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 .
Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position, including snow shoveling.
Applicants must communicate effectively to exchange information.
Must possess a valid State Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good knowledge of the University's cleaning and care practices and procedures.
Good knowledge of cleaning equipment and effective custodial work performance standards.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances and chemicals. Familiarity with green cleaning techniques preferred.
Working knowledge of effective inventory, requisitioning, and distribution techniques for cleaning supplies and equipment.
Basic knowledge of personnel practices as they relate to hiring, evaluating employee performance, and employee rights and benefits as outlined in labor-management Agreements.
Ability to effectively supervise a large group of employees.
Ability to recognize below-standard production and take appropriate remedial action.
Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out oral and written instructions and directives pertaining to custodial operations.
Ability to prepare reports detailing department activities.
Ability to orally communicate with others to exchange information and give guidance about custodial operations.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.
Additional Information:
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
The State University of New York at Fredonia Facilities Services - Custodial Services department seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month, contingent-permanent Supervising Janitor (SG11) represented by CSEA. The hiring rate for this position is $47,695. The current shift is 6am-2:30pm Tues-Sat, however, the actual shift is yet to be determined and will depend upon the results of a shift bid .
This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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.
You may use this link for more information on the NY HELPS Program .
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including one-course tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Services, the Supervising Janitor supervises a diverse group of Janitors, Cleaners and Housekeepers by assigning work, periodically observing work performance, reviewing work activity reports, and inspecting assigned building areas for compliance with cleaning programs. Supervising Janitors are responsible for administering a custodial program and supervising and evaluating custodial tasks in the cleaning and care of public buildings and adjacent grounds.
Typical Tasks (including but not limited to the following):
Plan and schedule staff assignments and cleaning services. Based on workload and available staff, reassigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized. Arranges for the shifting of personnel to handle emergency cleaning projects.
Informs staff of agency policies and directives in meetings and in memoranda. Interprets agency guidelines affecting the custodial operation.
As assigned, evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.
Supervise the requisitioning of new cleaning equipment and supplies. Ensures proper distribution and control of equipment, materials, and supplies issued to custodial staff.
Provides oral and written instructions to staff for requested special services which vary from routine operations.
Daily inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning programs. Investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action, to avoid repetition and resolve problems.
Supervises minor routine maintenance repairs to buildings and equipment. Reports, orally or in writing, conditions requiring a higher level repair capability to supervisory staff.
As assigned, supervises the arrangement of premises for special events, such as commencement and conferences.
Supervises a staff of subordinates in the performance of their duties.
Provide training for new employees and ensures that standards are being met by follow-up with supervisors and by personal observations.
Evaluates work performance against acceptable standards by review of production activity reports, discussions with supervisors, and personal observations. Where below standard work is apparent, takes appropriate remedial action to improve work performance.
Ensures the efficient and effective use of time by the staff by such means as enforcing the attendance rules, resolving disciplinary problems, and meeting established work schedules.
Recommends retention or termination of probationary employees.
Participates in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Is aware of, understands, and follows all university policies.
This position has been designated as an Essential Services Personnel position. It is the policy of Fredonia that employees designated as essential will be required to provide support by performing their normal and customary duties in the event of an emergency. Such service is required to maintain university properties and services in the event of an emergency. The essential personnel will vary depending on the nature and scope of the emergency.
Appointments and promotions in the New York State Civil Service are made according to principles of "merit and fitness" as mandated by the New York State Constitution. Candidates can compete for competitive class, Civil Service positions by participating in competitive civil service examinations that assess candidates' knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for performing the job.
Interested candidates on the Preferred & Transfer List must be given preference.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
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 .
Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position, including snow shoveling.
Applicants must communicate effectively to exchange information.
Must possess a valid State Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good knowledge of the University's cleaning and care practices and procedures.
Good knowledge of cleaning equipment and effective custodial work performance standards.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances and chemicals. Familiarity with green cleaning techniques preferred.
Working knowledge of effective inventory, requisitioning, and distribution techniques for cleaning supplies and equipment.
Basic knowledge of personnel practices as they relate to hiring, evaluating employee performance, and employee rights and benefits as outlined in labor-management Agreements.
Ability to effectively supervise a large group of employees.
Ability to recognize below-standard production and take appropriate remedial action.
Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out oral and written instructions and directives pertaining to custodial operations.
Ability to prepare reports detailing department activities.
Ability to orally communicate with others to exchange information and give guidance about custodial operations.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.
Additional Information:
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Salary : $47,695