Cleaner (SG5)

The State University of New York; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY New Paltz is hiring cleaners for Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, with two positions available in Facilities - Operations. The role involves cleaning tasks across state buildings and grounds, requiring reliability and the ability to work in a team or independently.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties and hold a valid New York State driver's license. This is an External Classified Service posting with an October 26, 2026 deadline.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• A valid NYS Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas in State buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Work independently or as part of a cleaning team in varied settings (office, classroom, hospital, laboratory, living and other work areas).

Skills

Physical ability to perform tasks

Valid NYS driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy

External Posting (Classified Service)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department

Facilities - Operations

Budget Title

Cleaner (SG5)

Local Title

Cleaner - Monday-Friday 6:30am - 3pm-2 positions available

Posting Date

October 5, 2026

Classification

SG-5 $35,856

Duties

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.

Positions are classified in various State agencies.

Please Refer To The Job Standard For More Details

https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_getpage.cfm?specCode=3014000F

Qualifications

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Candidates must meet the posting qualifications required, meet the legitimate operating needs of the department or agency and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. A valid NYS Driver's license.

NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline

October 26, 2026

Other important information about this vacancy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. If you need disability-related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3293.

Web Site

https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html

Application for Employment

Application for Employment