Cleaner - Second Shift

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Cleaner - Second Shift.

ASSIGNMENT: Niskayuna High School; 12 months per year.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves the execution of these tasks through a well-established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

The position of Cleaner is a non-competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;

• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;

• Gathers and disposes of refuse;

• Cleans and polishes furniture;

• Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;

• Performs a variety of related duties as required;

• May clean blackboards and erasers;

• May monitor restrooms and report violations of the non-smoking policy;

• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; OR

• Three months of building cleaning experience; OR

• Successful completion of a job training or job readiness program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

• A valid New York State Driver’s License may be required at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Position Start Date:08/19/2026

Application Deadline:08/14/2026

Civil Service Title: Cleaner

Job Number: 26-083