Cleaner, Box

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Education Department, State

Title Cleaner, Box ROM-498/00583

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 05

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $35856 to $44480 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 PM

To 8:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address New York State School for the Deaf

NYS School for the Deaf

City Rome

State NY

Zip Code 13440

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for a Cleaner position at the New York State School for the Deaf. Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:• Wash floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows from the inside and outside;• Clean and scrub all areas of lavatories and locker rooms, such as sinks, urinals, toilets, showers, and drains;• Move furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities, and set up for meetings or special events;• Empty trash, recyclables, and waste, in accordance with cleaning schedule;• Remove snow and salt walkways, clean sidewalks• Strip and wax floors;• Vacuum and shampoo carpets;• Dust assigned areas; and• Provide coverage of alternate Cleaner shifts on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Cleaner.Labor-class Appointment: There are no education or experience requirements for this title. Candidates must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor as well as speak and understand English and carry out written or oral instructions.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preference may be given to applicants who have:• Experience working with deaf students; and• The ability to communicate through ASL/Sign Language

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent labor-class 12-month appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm which includes a half hour unpaid lunch period. The incumbent of this position may be required to cover alternative shifts on an as needed basis, depending on the needs of the facility.This position leads to a maximum salary of $44,480 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • • benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA/NYSCOPBA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Opportunities for telecommuting.• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

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Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by October 29, 2026, to View email address on click.appcast.io (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (ROM-498/00583) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.