Contract Cleaners

The-Arc-Erie-County-New-Yor; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc Erie County NY is seeking a part-time Contract Cleaner in Buffalo, NY and surrounding areas. The role pays $20.60 per hour and is 20 hours per week with potential weekend/Holiday shifts.

Duties include general cleaning, restocking, and operation of cleaning machines, with emphasis on safety and independent or team-based work. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of paid janitorial or related experience.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred, but not required.
• At least 1 year paid work experience in janitorial, building maintenance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of offices, restrooms, entrances, and common areas.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Empty trash and replace liners; manage receptacles.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers and floor machines.
• Perform specialized cleaning including floors, walls and windows.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, safe condition.

Skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Flexible

Safety awareness

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Commercial vacuums

Floor scrubbing machines

Buffers

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Title:

Contract Cleaner

$20.60

Location:

Buffalo, NY & surrounding areas

Shift:

Part Time- 20hrs/week

Typically Mon-Fri, some sites may run on Weekends & Holidays

Requirements:

Ability & Willing to learn : All janitorial duties, running auto scrubbers & burnishers & working independently or part of a team!

Job Title:

Contract Cleaner

Department:

Adult Services

Job Grade:

1

Job Code:

0

Position Summary:

The Janitorial Contract Cleaner performs janitorial work at sites within the community as assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting Relationship:

The Janitorial Contract Worker received direct supervision from the Contract Cleaning Supervisor or Manager as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs janitorial tasks which may include any of the following:

• General cleaning to include offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells and general facility cleaning.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary.
• Use vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, buffers and other power tools as required.
• Dusting and cleaning office furniture, per contract.
• Specialized cleaning to include carpets, stripping and refinishing of floors, washing walls and windows.
• Clean windows and windowsills.
• Wearing safety equipment for personal protection.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High School or GED preferred, but not required. At least 1 year paid work experience in any of the following: industrial, building, maintenance and/or janitorial.

A valid NYS Driver’s license with an approved driving record is preferred, but not required; must have reliable transportation to assigned work site.

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

Mental Requirements:

Good knowledge of work expectations, to include, ability to move from task to task with minimal direction and/or support, demonstrate consistent work effort; Detail-oriented; Ability to spot clean consistent with customer needs/expectations; Aptitude with janitorial equipment; Ability to work with cleaning chemicals consistent with their intended purpose and in a safe manner; Must be extremely flexible in job assignments and work hours; Ability to prioritize multiple projects running simultaneously; Show good judgment; Work independently as well as cooperatively with others; Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under

Human Relations Skills:

The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader and serve as an appropriate role model to developmentally disabled individuals; Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner; Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Equipment Operation:

The ability to operate cleaning equipment, such as, commercial vacuums, floor scrubbing walk behind machines, buffers, extraction equipment, etc.; hand tools, such as, mops, wringers, brooms, scrappers, etc.; And the ability to come in contact with normal factory dust/dirt.

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affimative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.