Laborer

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,556 - 24,934; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara is seeking a dependable Laborer to join the Operations team. In this essential role, you will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

This position offers a steady 40-hour week with overtime; drivers license holders earn $18.10 per hour, others $17.10. Apply with your license copy.

SUNY Niagara provides generous benefits and NYS Retirement; visit benefits page for details.

Qualifications

• No specific educational or experience requirements.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Able to lift light to moderate weight and perform routine manual work.
• Good listening and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services buildings by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and waxing floors in offices, halls, classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, stairwells and other common areas.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces light bulbs, washes windows, moves furniture, equipment, washes walls, wipes furniture, dusts, cleans black and white boards in classrooms and other cleaning duties.
• Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, trash pickup and salting adjacent to buildings.
• Picks up and disposes trash or soiled linen.
• Occasionally may assist with loading and unloading of trucks related to special event material and supplies

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Laborer

Position Category

Position Status

Position Status 12 Month

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $17.10 - $18.10 per hour

Department

Department Custodial

Working Hours

Working Hours 40 hours per week, M-F day shift

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join our Operations team. In this essential position , you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

As a Laborer you will perform a variety of routine cleaning duties to prepare buildings, classrooms and offices for daily operations. Good listening skills and ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions is essential. Successful applicant will have positive attitude and strong customer service skills. Campus activities depend on the functions of this position, therefore reliable attendance is important.

This position will provide a steady and consistent 40 hour work week with overtime opportunities.

Selected candidates who have a valid drivers license at the time of hire will earn $18.10 per hour. Candidates who do not have a valid drivers license will earn $17.10 per hour. Please provide a copy of your drivers license when you submit your application.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits for our employees. These benefits are part of a total compensation package which includes participation in the NYS Retirement System. At SUNY Niagara you will have access to benefits that not only cover you and your family’s health but also your well-being as we understand the importance of allowing our employees to have a healthy work life balance by providing our employees with very generous paid time off such as vacation, personal and sick days, including campus wide shutdown periods in the Winter and Spring and four-day workweeks in the summer. Please visit https://sunyniagara.edu/hr/benefits/ to view our benefit offerings.

Typical Work Activities

1. Cleans and services buildings by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and waxing floors in offices, halls, classrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, stairwells and other common areas,
2. Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces light bulbs, and washes windows, moves furniture, equipment, washes walls, wipes furniture, dusts, cleans black and white boards in classrooms and other cleaning duties.
3. Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, trash pickup and salting adjacent to buildings
4. Picks up and disposes trash or soiled linen;
5. Occasionally may assist with the loading and unloading of trucks related to special event material and supplies

Essential Functions

Ability to lift light to moderate weight; willingness to perform routine manual work; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

There are no educational or experience requirements. Applicant must have reliable transportation.

Desirable Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving community college part of the state university of New York system, located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Number

Posting Number S146P

Open Date

Open Date 10/26/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Certifications/Licenses