Cleaner (Morning Shift) - SUNY 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 at 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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department View phone number on click.appcast.io or by downloading a copy. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Application Instructions: Please submit the following online: * resume (optional) * contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and * a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process). Only applications submitted online will be considered. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT: June 18, 2026 VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply. Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury policies, including the completion of pre-employment screening.