Special Assignment Custodial Worker

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2026-05-29

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 is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Physical Plant

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States. Candidates will need to complete a successful background check, physical and back x-ray prior to assignment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and two years of experience as a Custodial Worker and able to do heavy lifting (or) Five years experience as a Custodial Worker and the ability to take direction and perform heavy lifting (or) and equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Required Knowledge’s, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; ability to get along well with others and be in good physical condition to perform essential job tasks. Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License at time of employment.

Duties and/or responsibilities:

• Responsible for inventory, stocking & delivery of supplies to campus and off campus locations.
• Mandated to work during periods of heavy overtime.
• The Special assignment team demands one another to be present and to work in cohesion.
• Manage the Scrap pickup and disposal of campus wide recyclables, assist with removal of Surplus sale items.
• In Lieu of short staffing issues, performs all the responsibilities and duties of a Custodial worker.
• Training in Ladder and portable lift for specific high cleaning duties.
• Set up meeting and conference rooms and related spaces for daily/weekly events.
• Set up Large event equipment needs for internal and external clients. HS graduations, Honors, Galas, Airport, etc.
• Transport and manage medical waste removal. Assist Technical services with transporting of animal remains to incinerator.
• Transport hazardous waste to shed, i.e., oily rags, batteries, contaminates etc.
• Off campus setups and deliveries, Malta, Tec Smart…
• Pickup, delivery, & return of Artwork from NYC for fine arts program.
• Early arrival for Snow emergencies.
• Assisting maintenance with delivery of construction material to campus locations for repairs.
• Confidential shredding pickup and disposal in secure manner.
• Various training certificates, Ladder, Lift, Hazardous waste, Defensive driving etc.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $19.15. Start date is immediate.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of May 29, 2026.