Janitor- NYS Contract Services

J.M. Murray Center•Cortland, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor completes daily cleaning at assigned work sites according to specifications provided by the Custodial Services Supervisor. This position is based at a rest area in Preble, New York, and performs all work onsite at assigned locations. The role supports a social mission by helping provide people with disabilities access to legitimate employment and opportunities to build skills. The janitor cleans and sanitizes restrooms, eating areas, office spaces, lobbies, waiting areas, and other common areas; cleans windows and entrance doors; removes trash and recyclables; and maintains stocked, orderly storage areas. The role may also include light groundskeeping and snow removal. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The position works with custodial staff and management, JM Murray employees and representatives, and members of the public. The listed schedule is part-time, up to 15 hours per week, on Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The stated pay rate is $18.00 at start, $18.23 after 15 days, and $19.23 after 180 days, per the NYSID contract.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience; the posting lists production-environment experience as preferred.
Basic reading and comprehension skills and the ability to follow written instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve and prioritize individual workloads.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Ability to interact positively with the general public.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as stated in the posting.
Ability to stand to operate equipment and to embark and disembark from equipment.
Ability to work in environments with noise, odors, heat, cold, and exposure to weather.

Nice To Haves

Prior commercial cleaning experience; the employer is willing to train the right individual.

Responsibilities

Complete daily cleaning at assigned work sites according to cleaning specifications.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to meet daily production demands.
Follow safety rules and regulations, use required protective equipment, and report safety concerns or unsafe working conditions to custodial management.
Perform job duties in compliance with company policies and procedures, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Clean and sanitize assigned restrooms, eating areas, work spaces, lobbies, waiting areas, and other common areas.
Dust, vacuum, mop, and sweep assigned areas.
Clean windows and entrance doors.
Operate cleaning equipment, including shop vacuums, brooms, dust pans, and auto floor scrubbers after required training.
Use seasonal groundskeeping and snow-removal equipment as needed, subject to required training where applicable.
Use cleaning chemicals and perform cleaning and sanitizing according to company standards and procedures.
Perform physical inventories, audits, and reconciliation of material stock.
Keep the storage area stocked and free of clutter.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in assigned accounts and work spaces.
Remove trash and recyclable materials and take them to the proper location in a timely manner.
Represent JM Murray positively and treat people with dignity and respect.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.