Cleaner - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a Cleaner to perform routine and specialized cleaning across assigned building areas and grounds. The role operates under supervision from janitors, housekeepers, maintenance, or administration staff.

The position emphasizes adherence to cleaning schedules, proper handling of cleaning solutions, and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and moving furniture as needed.

Qualifications

• Cleaner Labor Class: There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collects and empties trash and recycling in accordance with cleaning schedules; cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills; and disposes, transports, or places them in appropriate receptacles and locations, following proper cleaning procedures.
• Assembles cleaning carts according to assigned tasks; and prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand‑operated equipment and cleaning agents.
• Replaces light bulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment; and notifies supervisor of supply levels, equipment malfunction, and/or maintenance issues observed during cleaning.
• Replaces, cleans, and/or hangs building fixtures and decorative items, such as curtains, blinds, and pictures.
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.

Job description

Cleaner

Full performance level; under the direction of a janitor, housekeeper, maintenance, or administrative position, performs routine and specialized cleaning tasks to maintain assigned building areas and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Job Description

Distinguishing Characteristics

Cleaner – Full performance level; under the direction of a janitor, housekeeper, maintenance, or administrative position, performs routine and specialized cleaning tasks to maintain assigned building areas and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Related Classes

Housekeepers perform a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks and supervise lower-level staff responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of buildings or other assigned areas in State facilities, including living, treatment, classroom, and/or administrative work areas.

Janitors perform a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks and supervise lower-level cleaning staff responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Illustrative Duties

• Collects and empties trash and recycling in accordance with cleaning schedules; cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills; and disposes, transports, or places them in appropriate receptacles and locations, following proper cleaning procedures.
• Assembles cleaning carts according to assigned tasks; and prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand‑operated equipment and cleaning agents.
• Replaces light bulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools.
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
• Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment; and notifies supervisor of supply levels, equipment malfunction, and/or maintenance issues observed during cleaning.
• Replaces, cleans, and/or hangs building fixtures and decorative items, such as curtains, blinds, and pictures.
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.

May Also Be Required To

• Follow specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards in performing cleaning tasks
• Remove snow and salt walkways
• Clean sidewalks, drives, and grounds
• Mow lawns using mechanical and manual equipment
• Perform routine laundry tasks
• Change bed linens

Qualifications

Cleaner Labor Class: There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.