Weekend General Cleaner - NHPD

Owens Realty Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 19,800 - 24,200; Part time

Job summary

Owens Realty Services is seeking a General Cleaner to perform custodial work across multiple areas of their facility in New Haven, Connecticut. The role includes cleaning tasks and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in offices, restrooms, and common areas.

This part-time position offers a pay rate of $22.38 per hour, with a flexible schedule primarily on weekends from 1 PM to 7 PM. Ideal candidates should be team players who take pride in their work and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience in custodial or cleaning roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of various facility areas.
• Sanitize restrooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Collect waste and ensure safe disposal.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards.

Skills

Team player

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Position Summary: This position will perform custodial work. The General Cleaner will clean all areas of the facility (Per industry standards, approximately 4,500 - 5,000 sq ft will need to be cleaned within 1 hour - this will vary by location) by performing the following duties:

Employee Qualities

• Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs.
• Understand and support the company's direction.
• Provide superior service to our customers and employees.
• Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely.
• Be a team player, helping others to succeed.
• Encourage open communication throughout the company.
• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others.
• Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them.
• Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them.
• Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay rate: $22.38/hr
• Weekly hours: 12, Part-time
• Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 1 PM to 7 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Company.
• Performs routine cleaning of administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner.
• Cleans toilets and sanitizes restrooms including sweeping, mopping, and dusting of all surfaces and stocks restroom with supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; moves furniture, supplies and miscellaneous only when directed by a supervisor. Uses safety poles for high dusting.
• Collects both recyclable and non-recyclable waste and replaces trash cans liners where applicable.
• Cleans telephones periodically using germicidal and cleaner disinfectants if applicable.
• Vacuums fully in traffic areas and cleans any visible debris on carpets.
• Cleans light switches, doors and walls, and tops of modular furniture and blinds.
• Cleans and/or polishes tables, benches and chairs, stainless steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks and removes cobwebs.
• Safely empties trash into the proper dumping area and breaks down heavy trash into more manageable weights before lifting and dumping.
• Secures job area with safety signs when mopping or performing other duties that may be hazardous to the public.
• Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off light when rooms are unoccupied.
• Reports to work on time and dressed in company uniform to also include employee badge and black slip resistant safety shoes.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Manager.
• Follows Safety Procedures which include the correct use of PPE and other Safety requirements (i.e., Bloodborne pathogens) based on the job. Responsible for cleaning all bio-waste using these procedures.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques.
• Works a flexible work schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensures that cleaning carts are not be left unattended and that they are properly and safely replenished after each shift.
• Ensures that custodial closets remain locked at all times and keys are properly signed in and out and are always left at the job site.
• Keeps hallways and pathways clear of carts, cleaning equipment, tools, and any other hazardous items that could result in trips and falls.
• Leaves equipment and cleaning materials clean at the end of each shift and ready to use.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Owens Realty Services is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.