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Overview Position Summary: At Stony Brook Medicine, Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of hospital rooms, coordinators, and adjacent grounds. Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong intrapersonal and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Duties Washes floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions, windows from the inside or outside of buildings using mops, brushes, detergents, buffers, floor scrubbers and other cleaning implements. Collects, transports and disposes of medical waste or spoiled linens in accordance with cleaning procedures. Strips and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; and dusts assigned areas using manual or mechanical equipment. Cleans and scrubs all areas of lavatories and locker rooms, such as sinks, urinals, toilets, showers, shower walls and drains, tile floors, and locker room common areas. Cleans and polishes furniture, metal fixtures and equipment. Removes hazardous articles on floors, furniture and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places. Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities, or sets up for meetings or special events. Changes curtains and drapes and hangs pictures and other decorative objects. Empties trash, recyclables and waste in accordance with cleaning schedule. Assembles cleaning cart to conform to assigned cleaning duties, and mixes and properly dilutes cleaning solutions in accordance with manufacturer directions. Wears appropriate protective clothing and other specialized protective equipment as required by the cleaning assignments. Checks supplies and equipment functioning and notifies supervisor of low supply levels, equipment malfunction and building maintenance issues noted during cleaning. May be assigned to remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives; and mow lawns with manual or mechanical equipment. May be assigned to laboratories, clean rooms, operating rooms, or hospital, school or custodial care settings that require a high degree of cleanliness and disinfectant processes that must be followed to minimize the spread of infection. Qualifications Required : Non-competitive; must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information. Preferred : Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry. Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, attention to detail and ability to work with all levels of the organization. Special Notes Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Posting Overview This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. For full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date). If no candidate is selected during the initial review, additional applications may be considered; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimum two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review and possibly be reposted later. Job Details Job Number: 2501683 Official Job Title: Cleaner Schedule : Full-time Shift : Evening Shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm Pass Days : Every Other Weekend, Variable Posting Start Date : Sep 25, 2025 Posting End Date : Oct 10, 2025, 3:59:00 AM Salary Range : The salary range (or hiring range) is $34,452 per year. Final offer based on validated experience. Some positions may include location pay and shift differentials as described in the posting. Salary Notes : Total compensation includes leave, health plans, and pension benefits. Posting Location : Stony Brook University Hospital Equity and Accessibility Stony Brook University is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classes. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University

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