Custodian

Community Services for Every1; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Generous time off

Excellent benefits plans

Opportunity to grow

Job summary

Community Services for Every1 is seeking a dedicated janitorial associate in Buffalo to maintain clean indoor and outdoor spaces across facilities. The role includes trash removal, floor care, restroom cleaning, and ensuring supplies are stocked, with attention to safety and quality. A HS diploma or passing internal assessment plus 6 months of janitorial experience are required.

We offer competitive starting pay and benefits along with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic janitorial/maintenance skills.
• Positive work attitude and reliability.
• Basic English skills required to read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of indoor and outdoor areas.
• Empty trash in offices and common areas daily.
• Clean and sweep entrance areas; vacuum carpets.
• Sweep and mop floors; clean fixtures in restrooms daily.
• Notify supervisor for restocking cleaning supplies.
• Support exterior tasks like snow shoveling or lawn care.
• Communicate clearly and work across departments.

Skills

Basic janitorial skills

Positive work attitude

Basic English

Education

HS diploma/GED or pass assessment

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Maintains office buildings in a clean and orderly condition, including both inside and outside areas.

• Empties trash and garbage containers in offices and common areas daily.
• Cleans and/or sweeps debris from the entrance area of building.
• Vacuums rugs in offices and hallways. Spot cleans when necessary.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Scrubs and cleans all fixtures in lavatories daily; replaces paper products and soaps as needed.
• Cleans walls and woodwork as needed.
• Empties and cleans water catchers on water coolers.
• Notifies supervisor for restocking cleaning agents and required paper products.
• May complete some routine exterior maintenance such as sweeping sidewalk, shoveling snow, and mowing grass.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactively helps others, within and across departments.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism when interacting with others.
• Problem solves when concerns arise.
• Is flexible and adapts to change.
• Prioritizes and completes the most important tasks first.
• Anticipates possible problems and takes action to prevent them.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and high quality manner.
• Is honest and proactive when mistakes happen.
• Does what they say that they will do.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Will work inside and outside; will be exposed to outdoor elements as required to perform responsibilities.

Requirements

1.Education and Experience

• HS diploma/GED OR pass internal written assessment.
• 6 months of previous janitorial/cleaning experience.

2.Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic janitorial/maintenance skills.
• Positive work attitude.
• Basic English skills required - Ability to communicate with others and read basic instructions

3.Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical requirements include walking, sitting, standing, bending, driving, ability to climb stairs, carrying, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Mental requirements include ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks.
• Staying awake and alert while on duty.

Summary

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years.Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need.Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people. And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1. They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting. Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other. We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow. Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!