Cleaner (Nights), Environmental Services

SUNY Downstate

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 43,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Location Pay
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Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Cleaner (Nights) for a full-time night shift. The role involves performing a wide range of cleaning tasks across offices, classrooms, and patient areas, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting facility operations in a diverse urban hospital setting.

The position requires ability to follow instructions, work independently or with a team, and adapt to varied cleaning environments with times from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Qualifications

  • Labor Class: There are no education or experience requirements for this class.
  • 55 B/C Qualifications: Individuals eligible under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons with Disabilities are considered; provide eligibility letter.

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
  • Collects trash and recycling; cleans spills; disposes waste following procedures.
  • Assembles cleaning carts and prepares/dilutes cleaning solutions as directed.
  • Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, and windows with appropriate cleaning devices.
  • Vacuums, strips/waxes floors, and shampoos carpets; cleans showers and restrooms.
  • Replaces light bulbs and dusts or washes fixtures and high places.

Job description

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Environmental Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Cleaner (Nights).

Distinguishing Characteristics

Cleaners perform a wide range of cleaning tasks to maintain assigned areas in State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways. Incumbents work independently or as part of a cleaning team in a variety of settings, such as administrative office, classroom, hospital, laboratory, living, treatment, and other work areas.

Illustrative Duties

  • Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
  • 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 such 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 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; and change bed linens.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

55 B/C Qualifications

  • Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
  • It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources atada@downstate.edu.

Job Info
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift Night
  • Posting Date 09/11/2026, 07:45 PM
  • Job Identification 496428
  • Grade SG005 - 03
  • Days of Week Variable
  • Shift Start Time 11:00pm
  • Shift End Time 7:30am
  • Union Name CSEA
  • Minimum Base Salary 34,312
  • Maximum Base Salary 42,565
  • Additional Compensation 1 Location Pay
  • Additional Compensation 1 Amount 4,000
  • Additional Compensation 2 Inconvenience Pay
  • Additional Compensation 2 Amount 575
  • Other Job Title Cleaner (Nights) [Main Posting posted under Req 496876]
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