Station Cleaner

Responsibilities

• Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mops, brushes, detergents, buffers, floor scrubbers, and other cleaning implements.
• Collects, transports, and disposes of medical waste or spoiled linens in accordance with cleaning procedures.
• Strips and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; and dusts assigned areas using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Cleans and scrubs all areas of lavatories and locker rooms, such as sinks, urinals, toilets, showers, shower walls, drains, tile floors, and locker room common areas.
• Replaces light bulbs, dusts or washes light fixtures and high places such as ceilings using ladders and scaffolds.
• Cleans and polishes furniture, metal fixtures, and equipment.
• Removes hazardous articles on floors, furniture, and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or appropriate locations.
• Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities or sets them up for meetings or special events.
• Changes curtains and drapes and hangs pictures and other decorative objects.
• Empties trash, recyclables, and waste in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Assembles cleaning cart to conform to assigned duties and mixes and properly dilutes cleaning solutions in accordance with manufacturer directions.
• Wears appropriate protective clothing and other specialized protective equipment as required.
• Checks supplies and equipment functioning, notifying a supervisor of low supply levels, equipment malfunction, or building maintenance issues noted during cleaning.
• May be assigned to remove snow and salt from walkways; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives; and mow lawns with manual or mechanical equipment.
• May be assigned to laboratories, clean rooms, or custodial care settings requiring a high degree of cleanliness and disinfectant processes to minimize infection spread.

• Must be able to perform physical labor.
• Must be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of various cleaning substances and ability to use various cleaning equipment and products.

Starting Salary: $16.43/hour

The New York State Police will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of the New York State Police not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non‑immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive workforce where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The New York State Police is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer that accepts all applications from a wide range of candidates.

The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518) 457‑3840 or personnel.gov.