Cleaner

Hope for Youth•Amityville, NY

About The Position

Cleaners with light maintenance and repair work at Hope For Youth are primarily responsible for daily and deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen/break rooms, dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, counter/table tops, windows, and other cleaning assignments. Light maintenance and repair work includes but is not limited to painting, gutter cleaning, unclogging toilets, grounds, and assisting the maintenance team with projects as assigned. To be a successful Cleaner you must become able and willing to do the following always: 1.Follow the guidelines as outlined in the employee manual. 2.Follow guidelines for regular routine cleaning schedules at all assigned facilities to maintain above minimum standards for cleanliness at all times. 3.Be able to work independently, moving from job to job, and documenting completion of work on required forms as directed by maintenance supervisor. 4.Respond to work order requests/special cleaning instructions in a timely manner, as determined by the maintenance supervisor. 5.As necessary stay late/come in early, or on evenings/holidays for emergencies such as emergency cleaning needs and snow removal assistance. 6. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct- including OSHA regulations. How you will spend your time in this job: 90% Cleaning with light maintenance and repair work (including documentation) 10% supervision/training/meetings

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
Ability to work flexible schedule/ including responding to emergencies
Physically capable to regularly lift, move and use light and heavy equipment, machinery, tools and materials, walk and stand for long periods, crawl into tight spaces, climb stairs and ladders, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, reaching overhead, driving own vehicle
This position is subject to background investigation including Staff Exclusion List, DMV records review, State Central Child Abuse Registry, criminal records screening/finger printing, reference checks

Responsibilities

Daily and deep cleaning of bathrooms
Cleaning of kitchen/break rooms
Dry and wet mopping
Vacuuming
Cleaning counter/table tops
Cleaning windows
Painting
Gutter cleaning
Unclogging toilets
Grounds maintenance
Assisting the maintenance team with projects as assigned
Follow the guidelines as outlined in the employee manual
Follow guidelines for regular routine cleaning schedules at all assigned facilities to maintain above minimum standards for cleanliness at all times
Work independently, moving from job to job, and documenting completion of work on required forms as directed by maintenance supervisor
Respond to work order requests/special cleaning instructions in a timely manner, as determined by the maintenance supervisor
As necessary stay late/come in early, or on evenings/holidays for emergencies such as emergency cleaning needs and snow removal assistance
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct- including OSHA regulations

Benefits

Date-of-hire eligibility for health and welfare benefits (M/D/V)
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91 % Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off for all employees regularly working over 20 hours
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.
Agency-paid life insurance and disability , and for some positions, long-term disability
Training programs and Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits are also available
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers