Environmental Services Technician

Job Summary:

FLACRA is seeking detail-oriented and dependable Environmental Service Technicians to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in both patient and non-patient areas. The Environmental Service Technician is essential to ensuring that the organization operates smoothly while adhering to professional cleaning standards, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.

Job Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general and detailed cleaning of rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, stairways, and windows, following standard operating procedures and schedules.
• Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors.
• Operate vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers to clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Refill supplies, remove trash, and replace trash liners as needed.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills to ensure a clean and sanitized environment.
• Follow safety and infection control protocols, including proper storage and use of cleaning chemicals, and appropriate placement of "wet floor" signs.
• Open and close buildings according to established security procedures.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate progress or issues to the supervisor, either orally or through written work orders.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.

About Us:

Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region. Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services. We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma.
• Valid New York State Drivers License
• Previous experience in building cleaning or janitorial work is preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed but straightforward oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact courteously with staff, officials, and the public.
• Capable of bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, up to 6 hours per day.
• Willingness to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.