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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/21/26

Applications Due06/18/26

Vacancy ID216533

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AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleCleaner - Morning Shift

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade05

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $42565 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Duties Description As per Civil Service Standards, under the direction of a janitor, housekeeper, maintenance, or administrative position, performs a variety of routine and specialized cleaning tasks to maintain assigned building areas, and surrounding grounds and walkways.

Duties include but not limited to the following as below:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications As per Civil Service Standards. There are no educational or experience requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Training provided. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicant must possess and keep a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. The applicant must have and keep a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Additional Comments The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. In addition to the annual salary, this position is eligible to receive $4,000.00 downstate location pay.

Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Chaitali Kotwal

Telephone 516-876-3179

Fax 516-876-3209

Email Address hr@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the SUNY Old Westbury website at https://www.oldwestbury.edu/ and select Jobs & Careers (at the bottom of the home page). Please click Cleaner (Morning Shift) under Classified and follow the instructions. Please apply no later than June 18, 2026.

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