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

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Cleaners are responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and caring for the Hospital, including hospital rooms, coordinators, and adjacent grounds. The role requires effective interpersonal and time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization. Duties may vary and may include work in settings requiring a high degree of cleanliness and adherence to disinfectant processes to minimize infection spread.

The position is full-time on an evening shift with alternating weekends. Hospital shifts and pass days may change as necessary. The role may be designated essential, meaning employees may need to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. Respiratory protection may be required, which may prohibit facial hair. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment, including campus parking lots and outdoor areas.

Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates. Failure to meet these requirements may delay the start date or result in revocation of the offer. The hiring department pays any examination fee.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Must communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand verbal communication at a basic level.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, time-management skills, and attention to detail, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Wash floors, corridors, stairs, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using cleaning implements and equipment.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of medical waste or spoiled linens according to cleaning procedures.
• Strip and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; and dust assigned areas using manual or mechanical equipment.
• Clean and scrub lavatories, locker rooms, and their fixtures and common areas.
• Clean and polish furniture, metal fixtures, and equipment.
• Remove hazardous articles from floors, furniture, and equipment and place them in designated receptacles or appropriate locations.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning or set up spaces for meetings and special events.
• Change curtains and drapes and hang pictures and other decorative objects.
• Empty trash, recyclables, and waste according to the cleaning schedule.
• Assemble cleaning carts for assigned duties and mix and dilute cleaning solutions according to manufacturer directions.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing and specialized protective equipment as required by assignments.
• Check supplies and equipment and notify a supervisor about low supply levels, equipment malfunctions, or building maintenance issues.
• As assigned, remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives; and mow lawns.
• As assigned, clean laboratories, clean rooms, operating rooms, or other settings requiring heightened cleanliness and disinfectant procedures.

Benefits

• Generous leave.
• Health insurance.
• Participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include annual supplemental pay such as location pay for eligible full-time UUP, CSEA, and PEF positions, and shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed