Cleaner (Hospital) - Full Time Day Shift (Alternating Weekends)

Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of hospital rooms, coordinators, and adjacent grounds. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, attention to detail, and be able to work with all levels of the organization. Duties Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, 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 and drains, tile floors, and locker room common areas. Cleans and polishes furniture, metal fixtures and equipment. Removes hazardous articles on floors, furniture and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places. Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities, or sets 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 cleaning schedule. Assembles cleaning cart to conform to assigned cleaning duties, and mixes and properly dilutes cleaning solutions in accordance with manufacturer directions. Wears appropriate protective clothing and other specialized protective equipment as required by the cleaning assignments. Checks supplies and equipment functioning and notifies supervisor of low supply levels, equipment malfunction and building maintenance issues noted during cleaning. May be assigned to remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives; and mows lawns with manual or mechanical equipment. May be assigned to laboratories, clean rooms, operating rooms, or hospital, school or custodial care settings that require a high degree of cleanliness and disinfectant processes that must be followed to minimize the spread of infection. Qualifications Required: Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand verbal communication at a basic level. Preferred: Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or the hospital industry. Excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, attention to detail and ability to work with all levels of the organization. Pre-employment Requirements Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services. Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen. Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Other Conditions Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke‑free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require wearing respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position may be designated as “essential.” When the hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations. Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Equal Employment Opportunity Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Salary Anticipated Pay Range: $35,496 per year. The salary range represents SBUH's good faith estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full‑time positions ($4,000). Job Details Job Field: Housekeeping Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook Department/Hiring Area: Environmental Services Schedule: Full‑time Posting Start Date: May 4, 2026 Posting End Date: May 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Salary: $38,452 per year Salary Grade: SG5 #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook Medicine