Cleaner (Grade 5) - Day Shift

Cleaner (Grade 5) - Day Shift

Category:Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial)

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Department:Custodial

Locations:Farmingdale, NY

Posted:Aug 8, 2025

Closes:Open Until Filled

Type:Full-time

Ref. No.:25-79

Position ID:191427

About Farmingdale State College:

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Job Description:

A cleaner performs a variety of routine manual tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for an assigned area in public buildings and adjacent grounds and sidewalks. Incumbent should have a working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time; ability to use various cleaning equipment and products; window washing experience preferred; ability to climb ladders.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Collects and empties trash and recycling in accordance with cleaning schedules; cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills; and disposes, transports, or places such in appropriate receptacles and locations, following proper cleaning procedures.

Assembles cleaning carts according to assigned tasks; and prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions.

Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices.

Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment.

Scrubs and cleans restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents.

Dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools.

Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.

Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment; and notifies supervisor of supply levels, equipment malfunction, and/or maintenance issues observed during cleaning.

Replaces, cleans, and/or hangs building fixtures and decorative items, such as curtains, blinds, and pictures.

Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities.

You will be contacted for this position if/when the Custodial department needs to fill a vacancy. Due to the volume of applications for this position, there is no guarantee that you will be contacted for an interview.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements:

There are no education requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Additional Information:

Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

Grade 5 Salary: $34,312 + $4,000 location pay = $38,312 Total Annual Compensation

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary

Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.