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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/15/26

Applications Due01/30/26

Vacancy ID207405

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at St. Albans

TitleCleaner - 31030

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade05

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $38312 to $46565 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address DOH/NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

StateNY

Zip Code11434

Duties Description 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications Labor Class: There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experienced in Floor care day-to-day burnishing

Additional Comments Works Saturday to Wednesday, Off on Thursday & Friday

One temporary, labor full time appointment.

Posted salary range ($38,312 - $46,565) includes a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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Name NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

Telephone

Fax 718-276-2048

Email Address RecruitmentStAlbans@nysvets.org

Address

Street NYS Veterans Home at St Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

City Jamaica

State NY

Zip Code 11434

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to recruitmentstalbans@nysvets.org, with Position Title included in the subject line or by mail to NYS Veterans Home at St Albans, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434, or by fax to (718) 276-2048. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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