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Job Description
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Worker performs assigned cleaning tasks and sanitation requests, including but not limited to, general daily cleaning and floor care for the agency. This position takes direction and guidance from the Environmental Service Lead.
This is a full-time (40 hours) position on a 6:00am-2:30pm schedule. This position is based on our Monroe Campus in Rochester, NY.
Essential Job functions
- Maintain the cleanliness of bathrooms, bedrooms and offices by performing general cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Gather, remove, and empty trash and recycling.
- Replenish soap and paper products in bathrooms.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
- Complete special projects which may include stripping and waxing floors, extracting dirt and debris from carpets, and steam cleaning or shampooing carpets following procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Sanitize bedrooms and bathrooms when clients are discharged.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Maintain all cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Notify the Supervisor Environmental Services concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
- While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Environmental Services or related field required
Special Requirements
- Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
- Understanding of cleaning and sanitation practices to maintain a healthy environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Ability to interact with customers and coworkers respectfully and professionally, responding to service requests or concerns promptly.
- Ability to clean and maintain facilities to a high standard, identifying areas that require attention.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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.
- Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
- The following physical demands are required:Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours) Occasional standing (up to 1 hour) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Occasional driving (up to 8 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
- Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent.
- Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
- Ability to change positions as needed
$18.50 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
About Us
At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!
