Night Shift Cleaner – Build a Safe, Welcoming Campus

SUNY Oneonta; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a Cleaner for a full-time night shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) on its campus in Oneonta, NY. You will keep buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff while staying active throughout the workday.

The role offers independence with support from supervisors and potential pathways within SUNY. As a Civil Service position, it includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor including lifting up to fifty pounds, standing, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work safely around caustic chemicals and cleaning materials, as well as dust and noise.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Experience with waste handling.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning restrooms.
• Collecting trash, moving furniture, and making minor repairs.
• Performing building and grounds tasks such as snow and ice removal.
• Safely and properly using various equipment and cleaning products.
• Following oral and written instructions effectively.
• Working in a thorough, dependable, and efficient manner.
• Occasionally working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Responding to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs in and around facilities and grounds.
• Working nights, weekends, and on holidays as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a Cleaner for a full-time night shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) on its campus in Oneonta, NY. You will keep buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff while staying active throughout the workday.

The role offers independence with support from supervisors and potential pathways within SUNY. As a Civil Service position, it includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.