Janitor, SG007

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is the only academic medical center in Central New York. The campus includes Upstate University Hospital, Upstate University Hospital at Community General, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital and numerous satellite sites. It is also the region's largest employer with 9,460 employees. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated people to join our team! We offer part-time and full-time janitor positions for various shifts and locations. Please apply to learn more and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

Job Summary:

Responsible for cleaning, care and upkeep of assigned buildings or areas of buildings. Will perform daily cleaning in all areas including all public, patient care, staff areas. Will lead Cleaners, when required by assigning work, giving instructions, providing assistance and observing work in progress on a daily basis. Duties include, but not limited to, providing assistance in resolving work problems, coordinate and assist in work to be performed; works with and assigns staff on special projects, reviews work while in progress and ensures project will be completed on schedule; implements and enforces safety procedures; checks building and areas to see all assigned employees are in their areas covered, and trains employees. Will mop, clean, buff & wax floors as well as wash corridors, stairs, stairwells, walls and partitions; safely use various hand operated equipment and detergents, & other cleaning products; scrub and clean all areas of lavatories, rooms, & facilities. Must be able to bend, lift, climb, walk, stand and stoop for long periods of time and perform moderate to heavy lifting. Must have ability to climb ladders and scaffolds. Must have the ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions. Excellent customer service skills are necessary. Must be able to read and write.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate verbally for the purpose of exchanging information. Strong leadership skills required.

Work Days:

Part-time & Full-time Janitors wanted for various shifts & locations

Message to Applicants:

This posting is for current and future openings. SUNY Upstate Medical University is always looking for qualified Janitor candidates. Interested candidates can submit their application by clicking "Apply Now".

Internal CSEA and PEF employees should return to the Human Resources page, click on Jobs and enter the internal PEF and CSEA Jobs Board to review currently posted vacancies.

Recruitment Office:

Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.