MEPS Custodian - Syracuse

Mozaic; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking a part-time MEPS Custodian in Syracuse, NY. The role involves hands-on cleaning, floor care, and general maintenance at the MEPS facility, with a schedule of 6:00am-10:00am, Monday through Friday.

The position emphasizes safety, community contribution, and a supportive work environment. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus grounds maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Requires an IEP, GED, or high school education or equivalent, with experience in grounds maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning, floor care, waste removal, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with seasonal outdoor tasks such as snow removal, salting, mowing, and edging.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming MEPS facility environment.
• Adhere to safety rules and communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Cleaning

Floor care

Waste removal

Dusting

Window cleaning

Snow removal

Salting

Mowing

Edging

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Many People... One Strong Community... Join Our Growing Team!

Mozaic (A Chapter of The Arc NY) is seeking a Part-Time MEPS Custodian to join our team in Syracuse, NY. If you take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces and enjoy hands-on work, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills while making a meaningful contribution to your community.

Please Note: This position is available to individuals with a documented disability as required to meet federal contract compliance requirements. If you have questions about eligibility or need assistance during the hiring process, we are happy to help.

Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule (Days of the Week & Hours)

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-10:00am

Hours per Week

20 Hours

Work Location

In Person

6001 East Malloy Road, Syracuse, NY 13211 - Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Facility

Salary Range

$18.38-19.24 per hour

About the Role

Join a team where your work makes a visible difference every day! As a Custodian at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Facility, you'll play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

In this hands-on position, you'll help keep offices, restrooms, hallways, and common areas looking their best through general cleaning, floor care, waste removal, dusting, and window cleaning. You'll also safely operate cleaning equipment and may assist with seasonal outdoor tasks such as snow removal, salting, mowing, and edging.

Bring your attention to detail and strong work ethic to a role where your efforts are noticed and appreciated.

Education and Experience: Requires an IEP, GED, or high school education or equivalent, with experience in grounds maintenance procedures.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and Material Safety Data Sheets; write simple reports; and speak effectively before customers or management.

Instruction and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: Regularly stand and walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and reach with digits, hands, and arms. Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Close vision is required.

Work Environment: Exposure to noise, dust, heat, fumes, and other elements, with several continuously present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Mozaic is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, veterans, and those seeking meaningful careers supporting others.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Mozaic is EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled