Cleaner - SG-05

Cleaners perform a wide range of cleaning tasks to maintain assigned areas in State
buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways. Incumbents work independently or as part
of a cleaning team in a variety of settings, such as administrative office, classroom, hospital,
laboratory, living, treatment, and other work areas. 

Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas.
*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 showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using
hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents.
*Replaces light bulbs, and 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.

May be required to follow specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards
in performing cleaning tasks; remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, drives, and
grounds; mow lawns, using mechanical and manual equipment; perform routine laundry
tasks; and change bed linens.

The SUNY Purchase College is considered to be the employee’s work location. An employee can be assigned to work in any area(s) of Purchase College (ex. dorms, academic buildings, non-academic buildings, etc.). Assignment(s) can also be split to include multiple work areas.