Night Cleaner

Department: Custodial Services – SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Location: East Flatbush / Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-Time Nights – 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (variable days)
Hourly Pay: $18 – $22 (SG-05 base + location + night differential)

About the Role

As a Night Cleaner, you’ll keep hospital, lab, office and public areas spotless and safe while most of the campus sleeps. You’ll work independently or with a small crew to ensure every surface meets our strict hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect trash and recycling; safely dispose of hazardous spills

• Mix cleaning solutions, stock carts and monitor supply levels

• Mop, sweep, vacuum, strip/wax floors and shampoo carpets

• Wash windows, walls, partitions, stairwells and fixtures

• Sanitize restrooms, showers and high-touch surfaces

• Replace light bulbs; dust or wash ceilings and light fixtures

• Move furniture for events or deep-cleaning projects

• Follow special disinfection and waste-disposal protocols as needed

Minimum Requirements

• No formal education or prior experience required (Labor Class)

• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and perform repetitive tasks

• Ability to read, understand and carry out written and verbal instructions

Why SUNY Downstate?

• Union benefits, paid time off and NY State pension eligibility

• Growth in Brooklyn’s only academic medical centre, ranked top 5 nationally for physician training

• Inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace—women, veterans, minorities and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply