Cleaner – SG5

Position Title: Cleaner – SG5

Required Qualifications:
The role requires a demonstration of physical ability to undertake medium to heavy physical labor, including the ability to handle heavy objects such as trash bags, salt bags, floor machines, and snow shoveling. Candidates must be capable of understanding and executing simple verbal and written instructions in English. Additionally, they must hold a valid NYS Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record.

Brief Description of Duties:
Cleaners will be responsible for a variety of specialized and routine cleaning activities, ranging from stripping and polishing floors to window washing, trash and recycling removal, and sanitizing animal rooms. The role also includes vivarium cage wash responsibilities and the maintenance of cleanliness in areas like offices, kitchens, restrooms, and laboratories.

Additional cleaning duties include a range of tasks such as collecting and disposing of medical waste, laundering isolation gowns, floor washing, and cleaning of various areas such as lavatories, locker rooms, and furniture. The position is full-time, operating 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Special Notes:
The position is nonexempt and is eligible for overtime. Applicants must submit a resume/CV and cover letter with the online application, and the position cannot sponsor work visas. Priority is given to current part-time Cleaners, and the role has been designated as an essential position. The selected candidate must meet various requirements prior to starting, including a physical examination, background investigation, and providing written references. Out-of-state applicants must also provide evidence of a valid driver’s license within five business days of a conditional offer.

Company Commitment:
The company is committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes under federal or state laws.

For disability-related accommodations, candidates can contact the Office of Equity and Access or visit their website. The company also provides information on crime statistics and the total rewards offered to employees on their website.

Job Number: 2403928
Official Job Title: Cleaner
Job Field: Cleaners
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Posting Start Date: Oct 22, 2024
Posting End Date: Nov 5, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $33,408 per year
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: SG5
SBU Area: Stony Brook University