Cleaner

New York State Department of Health; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday PTO

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

NYS Pension

Shift pay differential

Health care options

Dental and vision benefits

Deferred Compensation

529/ABLE programs

U.S. Savings Bonds

Job summary

New York State Department of Health is seeking a Cleaner at the Batavia Veterans Home. The role involves extensive cleaning tasks, following disinfectant standards, collecting trash and recycling, and handling hazardous waste in accordance with procedures.

The incumbent will assemble cleaning carts, mix cleaning solutions, and clean floors, restrooms, and various surfaces. Light maintenance like bulb replacement and basic grounds work are included, with duties expanding for events.

Qualifications

• No education or experience is required.
• Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks following disinfectant and waste disposal standards.
• Collect and empty trash and recycling as scheduled; handle hazardous items, waste and spills.
• Clean floors, walls, partitions, windows using mops, detergents and brushes; vacuum, strip and wax floors; shampoo carpets.
• Replace light bulbs; dust or wash light fixtures and high places; monitor supplies and report issues.
• Move and arrange furniture for events; perform grounds maintenance including snow removal and lawn care.
• Handle routine laundry tasks and change bed linens.
• Must be flexible for varied hours, weekends and holidays; salaries prorated for part-time.

Skills

Physical fitness

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Mops & brushes

Cleaning carts

Ladders

Job description

Duties Description

This position is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks. It requires following specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards. The role involves collecting and emptying trash and recycling in accordance with schedules; cleaning and removing hazardous items, waste, and spills; and disposing of, transporting, or placing such items in appropriate receptacles, following proper procedures.

Description

This position is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks. It requires following specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards. The role involves collecting and emptying trash and recycling in accordance with schedules; cleaning and removing hazardous items, waste, and spills; and disposing of, transporting, or placing such items in appropriate receptacles, following proper procedures.

The position requires assembling cleaning carts; preparing, mixing, and diluting cleaning solutions; and washing floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other devices. The incumbent vacuums, strips, and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets using manual or mechanical equipment; and scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and agents.

In addition, the incumbent replaces light bulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places (such as ceilings) using ladders and other equipment; polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment; monitors supplies; and notifies supervisors of supply levels, equipment malfunctions, and maintenance issues.

Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for replacing, cleaning, and/or hanging building fixtures and decorative items (such as curtains, blinds, and pictures); moving and arranging furniture for events; and performing grounds maintenance, such as removing snow, salting walkways, cleaning sidewalks, and mowing lawns. Additional duties include routine laundry tasks and changing bed linens.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Batavia employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Cleaner.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in a long-term care geriatric setting cleaning.

Additional Comments

Must be flexible and available to work varied hours, including every weekend and holidays. Variable days off during the week.

Salaries are prorated for part-time.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail] 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.