Cleaner (Hospital) - Full Time Overnight Shift (Alternating Weekends)

Cleaner (Hospital) - Full Time Overnight Shift (Alternating Weekends) Stony Brook Medicine

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Cleaners are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and care of hospital rooms, corridors, and adjacent grounds. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, time?management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities and 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 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 interpersonal skills, time?management skills, has attention to detail and is 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 that 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 will be considered; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and a minimum of two weeks after the initial posting date. If no candidate is identified and hired within 90 days from the initial posting, the posting will close for review and may be reposted at a later date.

Policies & Requirements

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke?free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as essential. In an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
  

Pre?employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre?employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4?panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre?employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
  

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Salary and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $34,452 per year. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidates validated years of comparable experience. Supplements may include:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full?time positions ($4,000).
• Inconvenience pay / supplemental shift differential ($575).
  

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

Job Details

• Official Job Title: Cleaner
• Job Field: Housekeeping
• Primary Location: US?NY?Stony Brook
• Department/Hiring Area: Environmental Services
• Schedule: Full?time
• Posting Start Date: Oct 21, 2025
• Posting End Date: Nov 4, 2025 11:59:00 PM
• Salary: $39,027 per year
• Salary Grade: SG5
• SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital
  

EEO Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability?related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)?632?6280.

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