Janitorial Services Assistant - Albany, NY

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Primary PurposeUnder direct supervision, the Janitorial Services Assistant performs a variety of janitorial and building maintenance services.Essential FunctionsDust, 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 ResponsibilitiesMay 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).SupervisionN/APhysical/Mental/Visual DemandsRequires 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 EnvironmentStandard 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsExperience in performing janitorial services.Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma and experience in performing janitorial services.Essential SkillsAbility to understand and follow directions.Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments 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 plansDental & vision insurance Membership in the NYS Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Investment Plan13 vacation days per year13 sick days per year 5 days of personal leave per year12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)Tuition reimbursementTraining & development opportunitiesWe 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.

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