What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cleaner - Second Shift position at Niskayuna Central School District?
The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Cleaner - Second Shift.
ASSIGNMENT: Niskayuna High School; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.
GENERAL INFORMATION: This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves the execution of these tasks through a well-established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.
The position of Cleaner is a non-competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
- Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;
- Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;
- Gathers and disposes of refuse;
- Cleans and polishes furniture;
- Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;
- Performs a variety of related duties as required;
- May clean blackboards and erasers;
- May monitor restrooms and report violations of the non-smoking policy;
- May use a district motor vehicle as assigned.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; OR
- Three months of building cleaning experience; OR
- Successful completion of a job training or job readiness program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- A valid New York State Driver’s License may be required at the discretion of the appointing authority.
Position Start Date:02/02/2026
Application Deadline:01/23/2026
Civil Service Title: Cleaner
Job Number: 25-180