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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/26/26
Applications Due06/25/26
Vacancy ID216787
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of - Veterans Home at Batavia
TitleCleaner
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade05
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $42565 Annually
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 50%
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
"Other" Explanation Hours are 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 50% work week, every other weekend, with the possibility of extra hours.
Hours Per Week 20
Workday
From 12 AM
To 12 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Genesee
Street Address NYS Veterans Home at Batavia
220 Richmond Avenue
City Batavia
StateNY
Zip Code14020
Duties Description This position is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks. It requires following specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards. The role involves collecting and emptying trash and recycling in accordance with schedules; cleaning and removing hazardous items, waste, and spills; and disposing of, transporting, or placing such items in appropriate receptacles, following proper procedures.
The position requires assembling cleaning carts; preparing, mixing, and diluting cleaning solutions; and washing floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other devices. The incumbent vacuums, strips, and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets using manual or mechanical equipment; and scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and agents.
In addition, the incumbent replaces light bulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places (such as ceilings) using ladders and other equipment; polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment; monitors supplies; and notifies supervisors of supply levels, equipment malfunctions, and maintenance issues.
Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for replacing, cleaning, and/or hanging building fixtures and decorative items (such as curtains, blinds, and pictures); moving and arranging furniture for events; and performing grounds maintenance, such as removing snow, salting walkways, cleaning sidewalks, and mowing lawns. Additional duties include routine laundry tasks and changing bed linens.
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Cleaners must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health Veterans Home at Batavia employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Cleaner.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in a long-term care geriatric setting cleaning.
Additional Comments Must be flexible and available to work varied hours, including every weekend and holidays. Variable days off during the week.
Salaries are prorated for part-time.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resource Management Group
Telephone 585-345-2068
Fax 585-345-2068
Email Address HumanResourcesBatavia@nysvets.org
Address
Street NYS Veterans Home at Batavia
220 Richmond Avenue
City Batavia
State NY
Zip Code 14020
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to HumanResourcesBatavia@nysvets.org, with Reference Cleaner/ included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources,220 Richmond Avenue Batavia, NY, 14020 or by fax to 585-345-2068. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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