Janitor

Job Details

Job Location

320 Chenango - Binghamton, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$16.50 - $17.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Description

Job Title: Janitorial Environmental Services

Department : Binghamton Housing

Reports to: Facilities Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Janitorial Environmental Services Specialist of great significance as they are responsible for the cleanliness of all VOA’s residential buildings in Binghamton, NY, including, but not limited to 320/322 Chenango, 4 Hamilton, and 240 Chenango. Janitorial Environmental Services Specialist is accountable for upholding the quality and standards of the organization regarding the ongoing housekeeping needs and grounds care of the facilities while working with multiple programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

• Maintains the cleanliness of all areas and programs located in Binghamton.

• Additional responsibilities involve garbage removal, restroom cleaning, horizontal surface dusting and spot vacuuming, as well as resupplying paper products.

• Disposes of all garbage and recycling located in receptacles located throughout the buildings and place in dumpster.

• Cleans and sanitizes all bathrooms on a daily basis.

• Mops floors on a daily basis.

• Maintains the grounds including garbage removal through out the grounds area.

• Shovel as needed sidewalk of the facility and salt.

• Other duties as assigned.

  EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Team-oriented and collaborative

• Clean Driver’s License

• Ability to pass federal background clearance

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Flexibility to meet the needs of multiple programs

• Able to work with others (staff and volunteers)

• Self starter and independent

• Able to assess cleaning and grounds needs of facility and meet agency standards

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Performing the duties of this job requires the ability to walk, standing in and bending around the residential setting building and outside environmental care. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The majority of essential duties are performed indoors with occasional outdoor duties within a residential setting. Being located through the facility may expose the employee to drafts and temperature fluctuations. Individual will experience exposure to a variety of environmental conditions, including inclement weather, wet and/or humid conditions, excessive heat or cold, dirt, dust, fumes from cleaning products.

  RESPONSIBILITY OF OTHERS

  The employee has no direct responsibility of others. However may need to direct volunteer as needed and assign job tasks.

  LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

  Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

  The Volunteers of America of Western New York is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed