Cleaner

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a reliable Cleaner for routine cleaning tasks. Responsibilities include dusting, washing windows, mopping floors, and cleaning restrooms. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalency and effective communication skills.

This role requires the ability to follow directions and work well with others. A valid New York State Driver’s License may be necessary at the discretion of the supervising authority.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent required.
• Three months of building cleaning experience preferred.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Dusts and cleans furniture.
• Washes windows and floors.
• Gathers and disposes of refuse.
• Cleans blackboards and restrooms.

Skills

Cleaning methods and materials

Ability to follow directions

Ability to get along with others

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Cleaner Role

This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves execution of these tasks through a well established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities and Cleaner Expectations

• Dusts chairs, tables desks and other furniture;
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;
• Gathers and disposes of refuse;
• Cleans and polishes furniture;
• Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required;
• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned.

When Assigned to a School District

• May clean blackboards and erasers;
• May monitor rest rooms and report violations of non-smoking policy;
• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Cleaner:

• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment;
• Ability to follow oral and written direction; ability to get along well with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; OR
• Three months of building cleaning experience; OR
• Successful completion of a job training or job readiness program;
• Schenectady County residents get first consideration for the positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

A valid New York State Driver’s License may be required at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.