Custodial Technician at NY CREATES – Albany, New York

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Position Title: Custodial Technician

Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Mon Feb 23 2026 Job Description:

The Custodial Technician duties include, but are not limited to:

• Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming all floor surfaces
• Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, windows, mirrors, and high-touch areas
• Emptying trash and ensuring proper waste disposal
• Organizing and maintaining clutter-free storage areas
• Restocking toiletries, PPE, and janitorial supplies
• Performing routine and deep cleaning (e.g., carpets, vents, baseboards)
• Safely using cleaning products; maintaining sanitation, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Efficiently managing tasks, adapting to schedule changes, and performing physically demanding work
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial cleaning
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated technical competence in general cleaning
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in using various cleaning equipment
• Basic computer skills required to complete payroll and check emails

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming workplace. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY Creates.

Additional Information:

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic/Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service
• Optional employee contributed retirement account

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr

*Posted rates are dependent on education and experience

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

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