Cleaner (Temporary)

Cleaner (Temporary)

Position Details

Search Number - CPJ # 8972

Title - Cleaner (Temporary)

Category - Clerical/Maintenance/Service

Department - Janitorial

Position Summary - Janitorial Services is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and inviting learning, living and working environment for our college community. We are part of the Administration & Finance division which provides essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We are responsible for human, physical, financial and technical resources. As professionals, we navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission. The work schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview process and determined at time of offer.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for the upkeep of an assigned area of campus to include college building(s), adjacent yard(s), and sidewalk(s). Duties are expected to include, but not limited to, emptying trash; washing walls and windows; vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; and attending to restrooms. Moving furniture and operating various types of cleaning equipment appropriate to completing duties is also expected. Cleaners may be assigned to shovel snow and mow lawns as necessary to upkeep sidewalks, yards, and driveways. Cleaners may also be tasked with equipment setups in assigned areas, cleaning light fixtures, replacing light bulbs, changing curtains and drapes, and hanging pictures or other decorative objects. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications: Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions. Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities. A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior professional cleaning experience.

Salary (Applicant View) - $34,312 to $42,565, annual salary rate, or $16.43/hour in accordance with CSEA Salary Schedule. Includes excellent benefits.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 04/11/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants - Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

EEO Statement - SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.