Cleaner (Temporary)

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh invites applications for a temporary Cleaner role in the Janitorial Department. You will help maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus buildings, sidewalks, and yards, and may assist with snow removal and grounds duties.

The position’s schedule will be discussed during the interview and set at offer time. Candidates should be able to follow written and oral instructions, perform physical tasks, and collaborate effectively with diverse campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including those described in Duties.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of assigned campus areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and move furniture as needed.
• Support grounds maintenance, including snow removal and lawn care.
• Perform general tasks to ensure a safe, welcoming campus environment.

Skills

Instruction-following

Physical ability

Teamwork

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 # 9009

Title

Title Cleaner (Temporary)

Category

Department

Department Janitorial

Position Summary

The Janitorial department is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inviting learning, living and working environment for our campus 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. The work schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview process and determined at time of offer.

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:

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