Cleaner

Job Overview

This role involves performing a wide range of cleaning duties within designated areas to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Key Duties

• Gather and empty trash and recycling according to schedules, manage hazardous materials and spills properly, ensuring safe disposal and placement in designated containers.
• Prepare cleaning carts aligned to assigned responsibilities and accurately mix cleaning solutions following manufacturer instructions.
• Clean various surfaces including floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using suitable manual and mechanical tools and detergents.
• Operate equipment to vacuum, strip, wax, and shampoo carpets and floors efficiently.
• Sanitize showers, restrooms, toilets, sinks, and drains using hand tools and appropriate cleaning chemicals.
• Replace light bulbs and clean/dust high fixtures like ceilings and light fittings using ladders and necessary equipment.
• Polish wood and metal furnishings, fixtures, furniture, and other equipment to maintain appearance and hygiene.
• Monitor inventory levels for cleaning supplies and tools; report equipment failures or maintenance needs promptly.
• Manage building fixtures and decorative elements including curtains, blinds, and pictures by cleaning, replacing, or arranging as required.
• Rearrange furniture and equipment to facilitate cleaning operations or prepare spaces for meetings and events.

Additional tasks may include following specific disinfectant and sanitation protocols, removing snow and salt from walkways, cleaning exterior paths and grounds, mowing lawns using suitable equipment, completing laundry duties, and changing bed linens.

Qualifications

No formal education or experience is required; candidates must be physically capable of fulfilling the job responsibilities and able to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.

Additional Information

• Bidding agreements for union members will be honored.
• Preference is given to employees affected by program closures; applicants should indicate this status in their resume.
• Ongoing employment requires eligibility to fully participate in Medicare and Medicaid.
• State government employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program after meeting specific conditions.
• Employees on extended leave may apply but need to be ready to work within 14 days and fulfill essential job functions possibly with accommodations.
• Reasonable accommodation assistance is available through the designated unit.
• Voluntary savings programs include options like U.S. Savings Bonds and College Savings Plans.
• Pre-tax spending accounts are offered for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program provides access to personal support services.
• Life and disability insurance are included.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan for retirement savings is available.
• Paid leave benefits encompass thirteen holidays annually, thirteen vacation days initially, five personal leave days yearly, thirteen sick leave days with carryover, and up to three professional leave days for training.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with family dental and vision at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full salary for qualifying life events.
• Participation in the well-funded New York State Employees’ Retirement System.
• Access to professional training and tuition assistance to advance skills and career growth, including programs offering continuing education credits.
• The employer promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of background or disability status.