Cleaner

SUNY Oneonta; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a Cleaner for a full-time night shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) on its campus in Oneonta, NY. You will keep buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff while staying active throughout the workday.

The role offers independence with support from supervisors and potential pathways within SUNY. As a Civil Service position, it includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor including lifting up to fifty pounds, standing, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work safely around caustic chemicals and cleaning materials, as well as dust and noise.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Experience with waste handling.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning restrooms.
• Collecting trash, moving furniture, and making minor repairs.
• Performing building and grounds tasks such as snow and ice removal.
• Safely and properly using various equipment and cleaning products.
• Following oral and written instructions effectively.
• Working in a thorough, dependable, and efficient manner.
• Occasionally working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Responding to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs in and around facilities and grounds.
• Working nights, weekends, and on holidays as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Job Description:

TITLE: Cleaner

UNIT: OSU

CLASS: Labor

SALARY: $35,856. Visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

SHIFT: Full-Time, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (May require weekendsand holidays)

As a Cleaner at SUNY Oneonta, you'll do more than cleanbuildings. You'll help create a safe, welcoming environment forstudents, employees, and visitors while enjoying a physicallyactive workday that keeps you moving and engaged. This role offersindependence in your daily responsibilities, support fromexperienced supervisors, and the satisfaction of seeing the resultsof your work each day.

For many employees, this position is also a first step toward along-term career. Cleaner positions can provide a foot in the doorto opportunities within SUNY and New York State, includingadvancement into facilities operations and skilled trades such asHVAC, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing & Steamfitting, Painting,and Grounds (see Growth Opportunities below).

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaningrestrooms.
• Collecting trash, moving furniture, and making minorrepairs.
• Performing building and grounds tasks such as snow and iceremoval.
• Safely and properly using various equipment and cleaningproducts.
• Following oral and written instructions effectively.
• Working in a thorough, dependable, and efficient manner.
• Occasionally working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Responding to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs in andaround facilities and grounds.
• Working nights, weekends, and on holidays as needed.

Benefits

This position is a New York State Civil Service title andoffers:

• Potential for promotional and transfer opportunities withinSUNY and across New York State agencies.
• Participation in the NYS Employees' Retirement System(NYSLRS).
• Short waiting period for health insurance coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage at no cost.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Overtime and holiday pay when applicable.
• Summer schedule adjustments that provide additional daytimehours to enjoy the season and support work-life balance.

More information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can befound at https://www.suny.edu/benefits .

Growth Opportunities

SUNY Oneonta partners with New York State and the CSEA Partnershipto provide employees with opportunities to develop new skills andpursue career advancement.

Through the Applied Skilled Trades Program (ASTP) and otherprofessional development programs, employees may have opportunitiesto explore career paths in:

• HVAC
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Plumbing & Steamfitting
• Painting
• Grounds
• Masonry & Plastering

Additional opportunities include:

• Professional development and leadership training
• Microsoft Office and technology courses
• Business writing and communication training
• Seasonal assignments and hands-on learning experiences
• Promotional and transfer opportunities throughout SUNY and NewYork State

To learn more about the ASTP program, certificates, and otheronline programs please visit https://nyscseapartnership.org/applied-skilled-trades-program and https://nyscseapartnership.org/ .

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor including, butnot limited to, lifting heavy objects up to fifty pounds, standing,bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in an environmentcontaining caustic chemicals and cleaning materials, as well asdust and noise.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oralinstructions.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays asrequired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Experience with waste handling.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta is a public university in central New York, enrollingabout 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees orcertificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as anexemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service andsustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community wherestudents grow intellectually, thrive socially, and livepurposefully.

The University is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in thenorthern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hourdrive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With apopulation just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News.The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Eachseason offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating,swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks forwork/life balance, management, and culture. The University'sindeed.com rating is 4.4 with one recent review noting that it'sthe people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit ourwebsite on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, theUniversity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protectedveterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believethat diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizesour collective growth and innovation." - President AlbertoCardelle.