Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancy on the Classified staff of the
Capital District Educational Opportunity Center. We seek experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Candidates must be legal residents of Rensselaer County.

There are two open positions with the hours of: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays

Custodial Worker
EOC-CS-2923

Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check. Applicants must complete a physical and back x-ray prior to employment.

This position reports to the Coordinator of Operations of the EOC on a daily basis. The Coordinator of Operations reports to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities: This EOC Custodial Worker is primarily responsible for an assigned section of the Educational Opportunity Center facility. The assigned area may include office, meeting, classroom, kitchen, vending, restroom, and common areas. A driver’s license is required for this position and candidate must be in good physical condition. The position is responsible for locking and securing of the facility on a daily basis. The routine functions performed by this EOC Custodial Worker include:

• Trash pickups and container cleaning
• Replenish all dispensers
• Vacuum carpeting
• Dust, clean and polish furniture, woodwork, and other equipment
• Steam clean carpeting
• Sweep and mop tiled floors and stairs
• Strip and wax tiled floors
• Thoroughly clean restrooms
• Clean all chalkboards and whiteboards
• Clean and disinfect water fountains
• Maintain storage areas
• Distribute supplies/textbooks
• Clean glass and window surfaces
• Assist with painting operations
• Assist with equipment and furniture moves
• Requisition supplies/maintain adequate custodial supplies
• Burnish floors
• Unload/load materials
• Transport EOC students in EOC vehicles
• Assists EOC maintenance with minor repairs
• Rearrange furniture
• Clean microwave ovens
• Clean refrigerator in staff lounge
• Wash walls, windows, and fixtures
• Replace ceiling lamps
• Assists with package/mail deliveries in absence of EOC messenger
• Arranges furniture and sets-up accommodations for Special Functions
• Meets regulatory standards for cleanliness and safety in all spaces assigned
• Performs various grounds activities including, but not limited to, weeding, trash collection, hedge trimming, sidewalk/parking lot clean-up, snow removal, etc.
• Work assignments may be at any EOC location depending upon special events or other coverage needs requiring travel between the Troy and Albany sites or to other locations at which the EOC is conducting business.
• This position may be temporarily reassigned as needed to day shift custodial which also requires reception and telephone coverage.
• This position may provide back-up coverage for the EOC’s maintenance worker during scheduled vacation and personal leave periods (Maintenance hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 30-minute lunch)
• Other duties as assigned and allowed by contract for a Custodial Worker.

The hourly rate for these positions is $15.80. Hudson Valley offers a competitive benefit package which includes low cost health insurance, tuition waivers for employees, their spouses and children and a generous leave policy.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of April 30, 2023.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer