Cleaner
: Job Details :

Position(s): Cleaner

Monday Friday 8am-4:30pm (40.00 hours per week)

Location(s): Albany Housing Authority

Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements as outlined in the following job description, including having a valid NYS driver's license at the time of hire.

Salary: $40,795.94

Deadline for Applying: Continuous until filled.

Anyone who is interested in applying for the position will need to visit Albany Housing Authority Career Center to apply online. AHA Career Center ( .

Albany Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

CLEANER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Performs routine building cleaning and outside ground maintenance tasks. Does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is work requiring effective performance of building cleaning & grounds keeping. Cleaning tasks are performed according to an established procedure and involves some heavy work requiring physical strength and ability. This position is distinguished from that of a Custodian by the lighter nature of the work performed and snow removal is required. The work is performed under the supervision of a Maintenance Superintendent. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)

- Sweeps and mops floors, stairs and halls

- Cleans offices and vacuums carpets

- Dusts, cleans and polishes chairs, tables, desks and other furniture

- Performs general cleaning of bathroom floors, sinks, walls, toilets and mirrors, replenishes soap and paper towel dispensers and replaces paper products if necessary

- Empties wastepaper baskets and disposes of rubbish

- Maintains the grounds by picking up trash and debris

- Mulch, trims shrubs, rakes leaves,removing ice & snow, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned

- Performs related work as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

- Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently

- Ability to read and write simple information

- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

- Ability to perform cleaning and grounds maintenance tasks

- Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks

- Ability to get along well with others

- Ability to uphold the integrity of Albany Housing Authority at all times

- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Special Note**

Valid NYS Drivers License is required

HOURS 40 PER WEEK (M-F)

SHIFT A (8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.)