In House Janitorial - LP Contract Cleaner

Overview

The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years.

Come Achieve with The Arc Erie County!

Job Title:

LP Contract Cleaner

Location:

Buffalo, NY & surrounding areas

Shift:

Per Diem - Up to 20 hours per week
Typically Monday-Friday, some sites may run on Weekends & Holidays

Requirements:

Ability & Willing to learn:
All janitorial duties, running auto scrubbers & burnishers & working independently or part of a team!

Posting Noted:
See full job description below.

Job Title: Contract Cleaner

Department: Adult Services

Job Grade: 1

Job Code: 0

Position Summary: The Janitorial Contract Cleaner performs janitorial work at sites within the community as assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting Relationship: The Janitorial Contract Worker receives direct supervision from the Contract Cleaning Supervisor or Manager as assigned.

• Performs janitorial tasks which may include any of the following: general cleaning of offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells and general facility cleaning.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners; clean receptacles as necessary.
• Use vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, buffers and other power tools as required.
• Dusting and cleaning office furniture, per contract.
• Specialized cleaning to include carpets, stripping and refinishing of floors, washing walls and windows.
• Clean windows and windowsills.
• Wear safety equipment for personal protection.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Education: High School or GED preferred, but not required. At least 1 year paid work experience in any of the following: industrial, building, maintenance and/or janitorial.

Licenses: A valid NYS Driver’s license with an approved driving record is preferred, but not required; must have reliable transportation to assigned work site.

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support, including dignity, safety, health/well-being, continuity and personal security, and opportunities for community integration. Staff should advocate and work toward person-centered planning to help people achieve their personal outcome goals.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and community members.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

Mental Requirements: Good knowledge of work expectations, ability to move from task to task with minimal direction, be detail-oriented, operate janitorial equipment, and work with cleaning chemicals safely. Must be flexible with job assignments and work hours; ability to prioritize multiple projects; work independently or with others; be approachable and positive.

Human Relations

Skills:

Ability to communicate positively and serve as a professional role model for developmentally disabled individuals; take instruction well and maintain a professional attitude and appearance.

Equipment Operation: Ability to operate cleaning equipment (commercial vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, extraction equipment, etc.) and hand tools (mops, wringers, brooms, scrapers, etc.).

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.