Cleaner (PT, Up to 20 Hours & Per Diem Openings)
2 days ago
Schenectady
Job DescriptionSalary: $15.50 About Us At Destine Prep, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming learning environment that offers an enriching and rigorous curriculum to scholars in Schenectady, New York. Our schools provide an extended learning day and school year and enrichment activities in music and the arts to ensure your child receives the high-quality education they deserve. The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment throughout the school premises, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors. • Clean classrooms, corridors, offices, toilets, and other school areas as directed., • Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces daily., • Refill soap, hand towels, toilet paper, and other hygiene supplies., • Empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with school policies., • Report any maintenance or health and safety issues promptly., • Follow cleaning schedules and ensure areas are cleaned to a high standard., • Secure cleaning materials safely and maintain stock levels., • Perform other duties as outlined by the Director of Operations., • Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together., • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services, • Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Core Competencies • Ensures all areas are thoroughly cleaned and maintained to a high standard., • Notices and addresses cleanliness or hygiene issues promptly., • Arrives on time and completes duties within required timeframes., • Consistently dependable in fulfilling work responsibilities, • Understands and follows health and safety procedures, including proper use of cleaning chemicals., • Identifies and reports potential hazards., • Prioritizes tasks effectively to complete cleaning duties within scheduled hours., • Works efficiently without compromising quality., • Cooperates with other cleaners, caretakers, and school staff., • Communicates effectively to ensure shared goals are met., • Maintains a professional attitude in a school environment., • Respects the confidentiality and privacy of staff and students., • Willing to adjust work routines to accommodate school events or schedule changes., • Open to learning new cleaning techniques or protocols., • Takes ownership of duties and works proactively., • Reports maintenance or supply needs without delay., • Demonstrates familiarity with safe and effective cleaning methods., • Maintains consistency in sanitation, particularly in high-traffic or high-contact areas., • Understands the importance of a clean environment in supporting student health and learning., • Treats the school property, students, and staff with care and respect. Education and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Previous cleaning experience (school or similar environment preferred)., • Understanding of cleaning practices and regulations, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Good time management and attention to detail, • Reliable and punctual The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Prolonged periods were spent standing and bending., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear., • Dexterity required to handle basic and complex cleaning equipment., • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. A fingerprint supported criminal history background check is required by law for employment in New York State Schools. Prospective Destine Preparatory employees who do not hold NYS fingerprint clearance must be fingerprinted and cleared prior to employment with Destine Preparatory and Destine Preparatory is responsible for all fees associated with fingerprinting.