CLEANING ASSOCIATE

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost medical plan

Tuition assistance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Job summary

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Facilities Cleaning Associate for the evening swing shift. This full-time role supports the Facilities team by performing cleaning and sanitizing duties across clinical and administrative areas, ensuring a safe and orderly environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

You will follow health and safety regulations, handle cleaning chemicals safely, and assist with supply management while maintaining timely communication with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in the janitorial field, trade, technical facility, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including bending, squatting, stretching, and lifting 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all basic cleaning in clinical and administrative spaces at all network site locations
• Communicate all quality and safety concerns to the department and site leadership.
• Comply with all FQHC applicable compliance codes and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and organization of assigned areas.
• Communicate with team leadership about concerns about deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Stock and maintain supply room, assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service.
• Perform heavy cleansing duties and special projects.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Respond in a timely manner to emergency facilities situations and internal customer concerns.
• Prepare meeting rooms for group use by setting up or putting away resources such as tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Conduct building opening and closing procedures, including de‑activating security alarms, unlocking doors, turning on lights, and checking the boiler.

Skills

Cleaning

Sanitization

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Callen-Lorde Community Health Center - Manhattan - New York, NY 10011

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Swing

Job Category: Facilities

About Us

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right.

About the Role

The Facilities Cleaning Associate is a member of the Facilities team and will support their department leadership to achieve all facilities and safety goals. The Facilities Cleaning Associate will be responsible for performing all tasks related to the upkeep of facilities, and facilities services. The role entails performing a range of cleaning and sanitizing duties, including cleaning clinical and administrative areas, floors, surfaces, restrooms, and common areas and performing routine inspections. The role will also provide cleaning support to facilitate a well-kept, orderly and safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all basic cleaning in clinical and administrative spaces at all network site locations
• Communicate all quality and safety concerns to the department and site leadership.
• Comply with all FQHC applicable compliance codes and regulations.
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and organization of assigned areas.
• Communicate with team leadership about concerns about deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Stock and maintain supply room, assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service.
• Perform heavy cleansing duties and special projects.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Respond in a timely manner to emergency facilities situations and internal customer concerns.
• Prepare meeting rooms for group use by setting up or putting away resources such as tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Conduct building opening and closing procedures, including de‑activating security alarms, unlocking doors, turning on lights, and checking the boiler.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position with evening hours.

Benefits

Callen-Lorde offers a comprehensive benefits package including a low cost medical plan option for you, your domestic partner and/or your family, tuition assistance, dental insurance, vision insurance, no-cost life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, commuter benefits, a generous paid time off plan, and a 403B retirement savings plan. Learn more about our employee benefits https://callen-lorde.org/benefits/

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in the janitorial field, trade, technical facility, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including bending, squatting, stretching, and lifting 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.

Desired Characteristics, Skills

• Schedule flexibility.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to visitors, staff, and patients.
• Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde.