"Cleaner (HSC) - Full Time Day Shift 5am - 1:30pm"

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of the Health Sciences Center and adjacent grounds and sidewalks. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.

Duties of a Cleaner may include the following but are not limited to:

• 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 mows 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, have attention to detail and be able 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. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $35,496 / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.