Contract Cleaners

Job Title

Contract Cleaner

Buffalo, NY & surrounding areas

Part Time – 20hrs/week, typically Mon‑Fri; some sites may run on weekends & holidays.

The Janitorial Contract Cleaner performs janitorial work at sites within the community as assigned by the supervisor.

The Janitorial Contract Worker receives direct supervision from the Contract Cleaning Supervisor or Manager as assigned.

• General cleaning to include offices, restrooms, entrances, stairwells and general facility cleaning.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary.
• Use vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, buffers and other power tools as required.
• Dusting and cleaning office furniture, per contract.
• Specialized cleaning to include carpets, stripping and refinishing of floors, washing walls and windows.
• Clean windows and windowsills.
• Wear safety equipment for personal protection.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, safe and operable condition.

• High School or GED preferred, but not required. At least 1 year paid work experience in industrial, building, maintenance and/or janitorial settings.
• A valid NYS Driver’s license with an approved driving record is preferred, but not required; must have reliable transportation to the assigned work site.
• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support, treating them with dignity and respect, ensuring safety and well‑being, and providing continuity and personal security through natural supports, positive relationships and community integration.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty when working with students (persons), families, colleagues and community members.
• Good attendance is vital for efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

• Physical demands and exposure risk outlined on attached form (A).

Good knowledge of work expectations, ability to move from task to task with minimal direction, demonstrate consistent work effort; detail‑oriented; ability to spot‑clean consistent with customer needs and expectations; aptitude with janitorial equipment; ability to work with cleaning chemicals in a safe manner; extremely flexible in job assignments and work hours; prioritize multiple projects simultaneously; show good judgment; work independently as well as cooperatively with others;

approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under guidance.

Ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate leadership and serve as an appropriate role model to developmentally disabled individuals; respond to supervision instruction positively; maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as commercial vacuums, floor scrubbing machines, buffers, extraction equipment, and hand tools (mops, wringers, brooms, scrapers). Able to handle normal factory dust/dirt exposure.

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affidavit Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.