CLEANER | SEASONAL

Cleaners are essential members of our facilities team, responsible for ensuring that campus buildings and surrounding areas are clean, safe, and welcoming. This role plays a key part in maintaining a healthy and professional environment for students, staff, and visitors by performing a wide range of routine and specialized cleaning tasks.
Cleaners work independently or as part of a team to support daily operations by cleaning and maintaining public buildings, academic spaces, residential facilities, restrooms, laboratories, and common areas. Cleaners are also instrumental in infection control and in maintaining safety standards throughout the facilities.
Clean and maintain floors, hallways, stairwells, walls, windows, and other surfaces using mops, buffers, vacuums, and other cleaning equipment.
Sanitize and restock restrooms, locker rooms, kitchens, and common areas to meet health and safety standards.
Safely handle and dispose of trash, recycling, and, when applicable, medical or biohazardous waste.
Strip, wax, and polish floors; Clean and polish furniture, metal fixtures, and high-touch surfaces.
Set up and break down furniture and equipment for meetings or special events.
Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal, salting sidewalks, or mowing lawns.
Follow proper procedures for mixing and using cleaning solutions and wearing protective gear.
Academic and administrative buildings
Residential and dining facilities
Medical areas or laboratories with strict sanitation protocols
Outdoor grounds and entryways
Cleaners are classified under the Labor Class in New York State Civil Service, which means the position does not require a civil service exam. Preference will be given to those with manual labor experience, 5 years continuous employment with one employer and/or at least a High School diploma.
We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.
Health Insurance:
Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
Dental and Vision:
~ No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation, 5 personal and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
Up to 13 paid holidays annually
Retirement Plans:
Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race/color, national origin, creed/religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, victim of domestic violence, victim of retaliation, conviction record, arrest record, lawful source of income, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, New York State, or local law. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and VI and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:
Chief Diversity Officer
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Application Instructions:
Subject shift/day/building/campus assignment as needed for College Operations
Alfred State College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In support of this commitment, reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions can participate fully in the application, interview, and selection process, and perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants are encouraged to request accommodations in a timely manner by contacting the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.