Janitor

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

Summary

Janitors are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of public buildings and adjacent grounds and sidewalks. Janitors perform similar duties as Cleaners but have additional responsibilities such as supervising Cleaners; responding to building issues and performing basic unskilled maintenance; submitting work orders for building repairs requiring semiskilled or skilled trades staff; ordering and restocking cleaning supplies; and distributing and collecting keys. A Janitor supervises up to ten Cleaners.

Job Functions

• Performs training of new employees, including all initial hands-on machine and process training.
• May be required to switch shifts to accommodate the training of new employees.
• Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and care activities in the assigned areas including mopping, washing, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, moving, and setting up furniture, emptying trash, recycling, and other related duties as described in greater detail in the classification standard for Cleaner.
• Performs unskilled repairs and maintenance work such as hanging pictures, curtains, and blinds; fixing or replacing broken shelves and doorknobs; performing routine maintenance on manual and motorized cleaning and maintenance equipment; unplugging toilets, traps, or sinks; and other unskilled maintenance and repair work, as assigned.
• Sets up equipment and seating facilities for public meetings, classes, graduations, and special events.
• Requisitions cleaning and bathroom supplies, and industrial cleaning agents to clean assigned areas, as directed.
• Responds to requests for cleaning or maintenance and refers matters requiring semiskilled or skilled trades work to higher level staff.
• Reports damages or needed maintenance and repair in assigned areas requiring semiskilled or skilled trades staff to higher level staff.
• Supervises lower-level custodial personnel in the cleaning and care of an assigned area by assigning specific tasks, providing instructions, making sure the work is completed according to custodial program specifications, and monitoring employee time and attendance and signing timecards.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Non-Competitive: must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week:

• Monday - Friday, 10:30 pm - 7:30 am

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by November 2, 2026.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5521010/janitor