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Title : Housekeeper

Supervisor : Manager of Facilities and Transportation

Classification : Full-Time; 37.5 hours/week (M-F 7:00am – 3:30pm)

Pay Rate : $15.50/hr

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Facilities and Transportation, this position is primarily responsible for the general cleaning and maintenance of the Agency’s facilities. Employee must comply with proper safety policies and procedures as required and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Reports to work each day and on time and works extra hours when needed.

This position requires a valid driver's license.

Essential Job Duties

+ Empty all waste containers and replace with clean plastic trash bags (interior and exterior); place all collected rubbish and debris in the appropriate area.

+ Bathrooms – clean urinals daily, mirrors, sweep, mop, and empty waste containers; replace materials or supplies i.e. fill paper towel dispensers, toilet tissue, soap dispensers, etc.

+ Vacuum offices daily (mop if no carpet), clean office and door windows.

+ Assist in stripping and refinishing floors.

+ Assemble and move office furniture and agency equipment

+ Change light bulbs and make minor repairs when necessary.

+ Community Rooms – sweep, mop, empty waste containers, clean tables.

+ Conference rooms – vacuum, clean tables, and dust trophies (daily).

+ Storage rooms – keep maintenance supplies organized.

+ Outside building – pick up debris and trash, rake, and sweep; Remove snow and ice as needed, and apply salt in winter-like conditions.

Other Job Duties

+ Assist in the grounds department as necessary; Must be able to change agency sites, if needed.

+ Perform other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

+ Knowledge of commercial cleaning products and supplies; able to provide light maintenance of equipment.

+ Comfortable operating commercial maintenance and electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.

+ Adhere to safety requirements, procedures, and best practices.

+ Interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

+ Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Physical Elements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.

+ Must be able to exert up to 65 pounds of force occasionally, perform up to 65 pound assisted lifts, and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

+ Must be able to travel as needed getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.

The agencies are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range: $15.50 per hour