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 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.

 

 

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions. Employment will be congient upon a sucessful background check, physical and back exray. 

 

Residency Requirements: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months prior to employment. 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 prior to employment.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of routine building and equipment maintenance, cleaning practices, landscaping and operating tools and equipment safely; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition. 

 

Position Summary: This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building and grounds cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed. under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodial, building or grounds supervisor or designee. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. 

 

Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities: The position performs routine and repetitive manual work involving building and grounds maintenance. Duties are performed under direct supervision and according to established procedures.

 

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Sweeps and mops floor and stairs; 

• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment; 

• Wash windows, walls, whiteboards, sinks and other fixtures; 

• Polishes furniture and metal furnishing; 

• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish; 

• Clears snow and ice from walks

• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned; 

• Assists in the operation of an oil, gas or coal fired low-pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes; 

• Delivers packages and messages; 

• Places and removes traffic safety signs; 

• Arrange chairs, tables, and other equipment for special use of school buildings; 

• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels; 

• Paints rooms and equipment and assist in making minor plumbing, carpentry 

and electrical repairs.

 

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $20.00. Start date is January 1, 2027. 

 

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 December 9, 2026.

 

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 and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.