Cleaner (Kingsboro ATC)

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) in New York seeks a dedicated cleaner to maintain an inpatient addiction treatment center. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, walls, windows, and fixtures; operating vacuums and waxers; and replacing light bulbs as needed.

Candidates must be physically able to perform medium to heavy labor with a preference for prior commercial cleaning experience.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Candidates with experience in commercial cleaning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows.
• Vacuum, wax floors and shampoo carpets.
• Clean light fixtures and replace light bulbs as needed.
• Polish wood and metal fixtures and equipment.
• Attend infection control, bloodborne pathogen, and OSHA trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Commercial cleaning experience

Job description

Description

The candidate selected will be responsible for cleaning an inpatient addiction treatment center. Picks-up and removes hazardous articles which may be on floors, furniture, and equipment and places them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places.

• Using mop, brush, and other cleaning implements, washes floor, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows from the inside of building
• Using manual and/or mechanical equipment, vacuums and waxes floors and shampoos carpets
• Using appropriate equipment, such as ladders, washes light fixtures and replaces light bulbs.
• Polishes wood and metal fixtures and equipment
• Attend Infection control, bloodborne pathogen trainings and OSHA trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Miminum Qualifications

Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Candidates with experience in commercial cleaning preferred.

NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Candidates with experience in commercial cleaning preferred.

NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.

Mandatory overtime (MOT) is a requirement of this position. Chosen candidate(s) will be added to the mandatory overtime roster, which is utilized on a rotating basis. The MOT is applied during times of emergency, after the agency has made a good faith effort to have overtime covered and all other staffing options have been exhausted (volunteers, hourly staff, contracted staff). Our Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) operate 24/7/365 programing. Therefore, MOT IS an essential function of this position and is critical to maintaining adequate staffing at all times in order to ensure the health and safety of clients within the facility.

Background Investigation Requirements

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Additional Comments

The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are Tobacco Free Facilities.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class.

OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].