What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor position at Teachers' Retirement System?
Duties Description
The incumbent will perform a variety of custodial and maintenance activities associated with cleaning and upkeep of a commercial office building. They will oversee and perform regularly scheduled cleaning and custodial duties, as well as number of related special projects. They will assist in other maintenance and support activities of the building as needed.
Job Duties
The Janitor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
Interior building cleaning, including floors, carpeting, rugs, windows, walls and other surfaces
Heavy and light routine and special cleaning and maintenance of restrooms
Disinfect commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones
Maintain cleaning inventory, placing orders for new products when needed
Remove debris from walkways
Empty trash and recycling bins
Stock and maintain supply rooms
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on custodial machinery, equipment and tools
Vacuum, sweep and mop floors
Washing and clean windows and mirrors
Operate floor scrubbers, buffers and other cleaning and material handling equipment
Dust furniture and fixtures
Assist with snow removal, shovel walkways and apply ice melt agents
Perform inspection of work areas, parking lots, walkways and the general facility and report deficiencies, unsafe conditions and hazards to supervisory staff.
Perform minor maintenance such as clearing clogs, affixing restroom fixtures, adjusting and replacing restroom hardware, changing ceiling tiles, and assisting maintenance staff on occasion
Assist with event setups, teardowns and clean-up.
May supervise subordinate staff
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using mechanized and non-mechanized cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers and other cleaning and material handling equipment
Knowledge in utilizing cleaning agents and their applications
Familiarity with and ability to operate hand and power tools
Familiarity with work order management systems
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Work Modality
A compressed work week is available upon request. If requested, approval will be determined per the operational needs of the department.
Work schedules can be revised or modified to accommodate the operational needs of the department.
Work Environment, Travel and Physical Demands
A valid driver's license is required
The ability to lift 50 pounds is required as some heavy lifting may be necessary
Travel to our second location in Malta, NY may be required
Additional Comments
In order to be considered, applications must be submitted through our application portal: https://nystrs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/NYSTRS_Careers
Email submissions will not be accepted.
Salary : $42,403 - $62,243