Summer 2026 Temporary Cleaner

Summer 2026

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Oswego, NY Posted:

Mar 27, 2026

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Full-time Temporary Position ID:

198613

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Founded in 1861, the State University of New York at Oswego is a premier public university located in Central New York on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, just 45 minutes from Syracuse. SUNY Oswego enrolls nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive community, and student-centered success. A proud member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Oswego offers more than 140 academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, communication, education, and STEM. The university is consistently recognized among the top regional public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report and named a Best Regional College by The Princeton Review for more than 20 years. SUNY Oswego is also an engaged workplace community, dedicated to supporting employee growth, innovation, and well-being. With a focus on equity, inclusion, and real-world impact, Oswego provides a dynamic environment where faculty and staff help shape the future - both for students and for higher education. Learn more at oswego.edu

Job Description:

Description of Department:

Facilities Services is responsible for 3.5 million square feet of facilities at a replacement value of over $1 billion. There are 250-300 employees in the Facilities Services Department. The personnel within this department work collaboratively in planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and operating all facets of the facilities. The administration and accounting of funds for the facilities come from multiple sources. Each funding source has distinct rules, regulations, and procedures governing the location and utilization of the funds. The Department of Facilities Services at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for temporary summer cleaner positions. Multiple vacancies are available for Summer 2026. Hours and shifts vary based on operational needs. Day and Evening shifts of 3, 4, or 5 days per week are available. The days must be a full eight hours. Applications must be submitted online. Please use only one account on the application system. You will only be contacted for interviews as needed.

Posting Date:

March 27, 2026

Review Date:

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and continue until all vacancies are filled.

Salary:

$16.43 per hour - In accordance with the CSEA Agreement.

Description of Responsibilities:

A reliable person who can perform routine manual labor requiring medium to heavy physical effort, including but not limited to moving room furniture while cleaning student rooms top to bottom, moving furniture for events, cleaning windows, tubs, tiles, toilets, sinks, and urinals; dusting offices, residential and/or classroom furniture and preparing for summer conferences and student arrivals. Must be reliable and able to work well individually and within a team environment. Basic knowledge of various cleaning products and equipment. Must be very adaptable to working under time limits and multiple demands. The frequency and types of tasks may vary by assignment.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid driver's license

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at starr.wheeler@oswego.edu or 315-312-3872 For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery). SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov . Applications must be complete to be considered. Please be aware that email will be the primary source of communication for the application/interview process. Applicants should regularly check their email for communications from the campus. If you have any questions about the positions, please e-mail: Facilities.

Services@oswego.edu

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