Job Description
About Farmingdale State College: Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.
Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.
The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.
Job Description: The Custodial department at Farmingdale State College seeks to fill a Supervising Janitor vacancy to work the overnight shift, 11pm - 7:30am. The incumbent may be responsible for, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Supervises and administers a program of systematic cleaning and care of assigned building areas or the entire program in accordance with established guidelines.
- Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services; reassigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized; and shifts personnel to handle emergency cleaning, maintenance, and care projects.
- Inspects buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning guidelines; and investigates complaints of unsatisfactory service performance and takes corrective action.
- Informs staff of custodial and related policies, procedures and directives, including safety requirements, in meetings and memoranda.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.
- Prepares a portion or the entirety of annual equipment, supplies, and personnel budget requests for the custodial operation.
- Supervises the custodial program inventory system, including the requisitioning and proper distribution and control of new cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Prepares or reviews for accuracy periodic reports, such as work activity, cost reports, and staff utilization and requirements and advises management on custodial operations.
- Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as interviewing and selecting staff; establishing training standards for new employees; resolving personnel issues; evaluating work performance, and taking appropriate counseling, coaching or disciplinary action, as necessary; approving timecards and requests for leave; and recommending retention or termination of employees.
- Provides oral and written instructions to staff for requested special cleaning services which vary from routine operations.
- Supervises unskilled maintenance and repairs to buildings and equipment, and requests semi-skilled or skilled trades staff as necessary.
- Supervises the arrangement of premises for public meetings, classes, graduations, and special events by directing the movement and placement of seating and other equipment as specified by the event coordinator.
This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position.
If hired, a non-competitive appointment will be made. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Transfers from other New York State agencies are welcome to apply. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 6 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements: 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.
Additional Information: - Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
- Grade 11 Salary: $47,695 + $4,000 location pay = $51,695 Total Annual Compensation
Shift: Monday - Friday, 11pm - 7:30am
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer. The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link -
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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
Application Instructions: Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:
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Permanent employment, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work,