The Maintenance Operations Center at SUNY Oneonta invites applications for the position of Cleaner in the Custodial Department, a department within the MOC. Expectations are to perform building and custodial tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, moving furniture and making minor repairs, as well as building and grounds tasks such as snow and ice removal.

To learn more about the University or the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-facilities-safety-and-physical-plant.

Duties include but not limited to: safe and proper use of various equipment and products; follow oral and written instructions and communications; work in a thorough and dependable manner; occasionally work in inclement weather, respond to emergency requests for custodial assistance; and perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs in and around facilities and grounds.

Salary: $32,343

Required qualifications:

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor including, but not limited to, lifting heavy objects up to fifty pounds, standing, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in an environment containing caustic chemicals and cleaning materials, as well as dust and noise
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Working nights, weekends, and on holidays will be required.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Experience with waste handling; experience with basic hand tools
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

SUNY Oneonta is a public university in central New York, enrolling about 6,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The University is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The University's really.com rating is 4.4 with one recent review noting that it's the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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 (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.