Cleaner - TEMP

New York State Department of Health; Town of Oxford (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Health is seeking a dedicated cleaner to perform a range of cleaning duties in accordance with disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards. The role includes collecting trash, removing hazardous items, cleaning floors, windows, and restrooms, and assisting with supplies and light maintenance.

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this class, but candidates must be physically able to perform tasks and follow written and oral

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks following disinfectant and cleanliness standards.
• Collect and empty trash and recycling according to schedules and dispose of hazardous items.
• Assemble cleaning carts, wash floors, windows, and restrooms, and replace light bulbs as needed.
• Monitor supplies and report maintenance or equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Safety procedures

Following instructions

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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

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. 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.

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

Additional Comments

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.

One temporary non-competitive, full-time appointment.

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.