Cleaner (Part-Time) - Temporary

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking a Part-Time, temporary Janitorial Cleaner to maintain cleanliness and upkeep across designated campus areas. The role follows a schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 9:00 am, supporting a safe and welcoming campus environment.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, moving furniture, and assisting with grounds maintenance as needed. A complete application with references is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of assigned campus areas including buildings, yards, and sidewalks.
• Operate cleaning equipment as required.
• Move furniture as needed.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including snow removal and lawn care.

Skills

Written/Oral Instructions

Physical Ability

Interpersonal Collaboration

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

ATR (Position)

Search Number

Search Number CPJ # 9010

Title

Title Cleaner (Part-Time) - Temporary

Category

Department

Department Janitorial

Position Summary

Janitorial Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inviting learning, living and working environment for our college community. We are part of the Administration & Finance division which provides essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We are responsible for human, physical, financial and technical resources. As professionals, we navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission.

Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:00 am – 9:00 am.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and overall upkeep of assigned areas of campus to include university buildings, adjacent yards, and sidewalks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing routine custodial tasks, operating cleaning equipment appropriately, and moving furniture as needed. This position may also assist with grounds maintenance, including snow removal and lawn care, and perform other general tasks to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for the campus community.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals

As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 10/09/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA , SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you learn about this position?
  • SUNY Plattsburgh website
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com Direct Outreach
  • Website, please specify below
  • Social Media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, X), please specify below
  • Listserv, please specify below
  • Newspaper, please specify below
  • Veteran-specific posting or website, please specify below
  • Other, please specify below
• Please specify source.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for three references
• Other Document 1