Janitorial/Cleaning Positions (Full and Part Time)

Regular Full-Time

Maintenance

Salary Range: $22.00 To $22.00 Hourly

A working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in custodial services, floor, and building care, plus light maintenance work

High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)

Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.

NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)

NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting

Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)

Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program

Be able to handle all the physical responsibilities of the position, which include but are not limited to bending, lifting, moving, and prolonged periods of standing, the ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, the ability to use various cleaning equipment and products and the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

Perform a variety of cleaning and unskilled maintenance tasks.

Responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of assigned areas in assigned buildings, surrounding grounds, and walkways.

Employees in this job also function as a part-time Vocational Instructor for the youth assigned to their specific skilled trade area, providing a positive work experience emphasizing the development of good work ethic and vocational skills.

Perform general cleaning and disinfection tasks

Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices

Scrubs and cleans restrooms and showers, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents; Vacuums, strips, and waxes floors, and shampoo carpets using manual and mechanical equipment

Replaces lightbulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools

Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment

Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or preparation for meetings events, and other activities

Sweeps, removes snow, and salts walkways using mechanical and manual equipment

Reports and recommends necessary repairs and maintenance requiring skilled trades work to the supervisor

Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following the manufacturer’s directions

Demonstrates proper cleaning procedures

Properly use equipment, material, and tools in a safe and professional manner

Upon hiring into the program, assess the youth’s interests and knowledge of the Vocational Program specific to your trade area

Instructs youth in a skilled trade to prepare them for employment upon discharge

Plan and conduct on-the-job training activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides youth with opportunities to observe, question, and participate in

Instruct youth in the proper and safe care of work areas and all applicable equipment; ensure that assigned youth are properly supervised at all times and maintain attendance and work schedule records

Communicate and document significant behaviors or incidents on behalf of youth.

Maintain all trade-related, Vocational Program, and youth records and paperwork in a timely, organized way

Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties following all rules, regulations, policies, and safety standards of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, while upholding our mission, vision, and values.

Facilities

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services
The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. J-18808-Ljbffr WXHC News