Housekeeper

Job TitleThe incumbent of this position will report to the Academy Operations Unit within the Office of Fire Prevention & Control.Duties include but are not limited to the following:Perform cleaning and care tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort, requisition and distribute linens and household supplies.Strip and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; and dust assigned areas using manual or mechanical equipment.Deep clean lodging/dorm bathrooms; scrub tile, wash shower curtains, disinfect toilets and sinks.Clean classrooms, offices, residential facilities and common areas and restock areas as needed.Replace light bulbs, dust or wash light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders and scaffolds.Clean and polish furniture, metal fixtures and equipment.Remove hazardous articles on floors, furniture, and equipment and place them in designated receptacles or in appropriate places.Move furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning activities; set up desks, tables, chairs, podiums and related equipment as needed.Change curtains and drapes, hang pictures and other decorative objects.Empty trash, recyclables, and waste; restock carts and storage areas.Check inventory/supplies and equipment functioning, and notify supervisor of low supply levels, equipment malfunction, and building maintenance issues noted during cleaning.May be assigned to remove snow; clean sidewalks, yards, and drives, or other manual work as required in maintaining the building in a clean and proper manner.Perform the full range of supervisory duties.Various other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsNon-Competitive:Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and communicate orally and in writing to exchange information.Additional CommentsNOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.