Overnight Custodian in Horseheads, New York at Bethany Village

Join the Bethany Village team as our Overnight Custodian! While our residents sleep, you help keep our campus clean, safe, and ready for a new day. This role includes general cleaning, floor care, and keeping common areas fresh and welcoming, along with being a first responder if needed during the overnight shift. If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and like working independently in a calm overnight setting, this could be a great fit for you.

Position Overview:

Responsible for campus-wide cleaning and upkeep and first responder to emergencies. Performs routine custodial duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily and weekly general cleaning of facility.
• Dust all tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
• Daily cleaning of bathrooms, offices and common areas.
• Monthly cleaning of screens & windows inside and out in offices and common areas or as needed.
• Cleaning floors and carpets, mopping and vacuuming as needed, carpet extraction and stain removal, following proper floor care procedures.
• Reports to Director of Ancillary Services if supplies are low.
• Informs the Director of Ancillary Services immediately of any malfunction of equipment or any hazardous condition.
• Adheres to all established safety regulations; demonstrates safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use, stocking housekeeping carts, and equipment usage.
• Stripping/waxing floors as scheduled.
• Coverage of Communication Center.
• Assists in removal of snow as a member of the snow team.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adherence to cleaning schedules.
• Checks sofas, tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, lamps/light fixtures, wall vents, handrails, ceiling fans, baseboards, and blinds.
• Keep equipment clean; set-up for following usage.
• Trash removal.
• Attend all required meetings, in-services, or special trainings.
• First responder to emergency situations on campus.
• Escort emergency personnel on campus and assist as directed.
• Follows instructions of the fire and disaster plans.
• Check fire panels.
• All others as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with residents, staff, and the families of residents.
• Task centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Bethany Village photo I.D.

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Full job descriptions available in HR. Bethany Village is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Education required:

• High school diploma/ GED required for this position.
• Ability to read and write is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Experience required:

• We could expect it to take around one month of on the job experience to satisfactorily perform this job.
• Some specialized training in chemical handling may also be required.