Cleaner; Morning Shift - SUNY Westbury

Position: Cleaner (Morning Shift) - SUNY Old Westbury
Location: Old Westbury

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world.

The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website westbury.edu.

Job Description:

Position Available:
Cleaner (Morning Shift), SG 05, Line # 05457

Location:

SUNY Old Westbury - Facilities/Custodial

Salary: $34,312.00, plus $4,000.00 location pay

Shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College

Status:
Permanent, Full-time

When Available:
As soon as possible

Duties:

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.

Requirements:

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 Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,…