Janitorial Services Assistant

Position Title:                          Janitorial Services Assistant

Location:                                   Albany, NY

Grade/Classification:             Hourly

Salary Range:                          $16.33 - $21.35

Shift Type:                                4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Bargaining Unit:                     CSEA Inc., AFSCME, local 1000, AFL-CIO

                                                    Janitorial Services Assistant and Security Guards Negotiating Unit

FLSA Status:                            Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose

Under direct supervision, the Janitorial Services Assistant performs a variety of janitorial and building maintenance services.

Essential Functions

• Dust, vacuum, scrub, wax and polish offices, kitchens, restrooms and other interior spaces, furniture, equipment, floors, carpets, blinds, walls, light fixtures, ceilings and windows.
• Remove trash.
• Replenish paper supplies and soap in restrooms and kitchens.
• Collect recyclable paper from cubicles, offices, printers and fax locations.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings, including setting up and moving wall partitions and furniture.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• May assist with mowing and trimming lawns and hedges, removing leaves, pruning trees, exterminating pests, snow plowing, shoveling and salting of walks and parking lots.
• May be called upon to perform duties in emergency situations, e.g., when the Authority's facilities are affected by fire, severe weather or criminal acts.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision

N/A

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Requires exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.). Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place), physical strength, dexterity and coordination. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Must be available to work a modified work schedule or extended workday hours.

Work Environment

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder. Requires the use of buffers, burnishers and vacuum cleaners. May require the use of a snow blower, jlg lift, hand tools, lawn mowers, trimmers and other office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in performing janitorial services.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma and experience in performing janitorial services.

Essential Skills

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Benefits information:

DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

•  Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
•  Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
•  5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

We offer additional benefits, which includes:

• Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
• Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
• DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.