Cleaning Crew - Maintenance & Support

Enjoy making a difference? Join the team at FREE, enriching the lives of others, one individual at a time. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. Overview Responsible for cleaning buildings, removing debris, and keeping areas neat and tidy. Vacuums and buffs floors, shampoos carpets, empties trash receptacles, and replace lining of trash cans. Salary: $16.50 Location: Oakdale Shift: 1pm to 5pm Essential Job Functions A) Perform cleaning tasks including; Sweeping and mopping floors, Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains., Cleaning buildings by emptying trash, sweeping, dusting and cleaning surfaces, B) Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours. C) Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. D) Light maintenance as directed by the Swept Free supervisor. E) Demonstrate professional conduct at all times. Follow the code of conduct and Agency expectations as outlined in the Employee Handbook. F) Transport Swept FREE team members to and from TRI location in Westbury to FREE location in Bethpage. Duties and Responsibilities A) Must be able to work in a team oriented environment Education, Work Experience, and Competencies A) Experience in janitorial/maintenance industry preferred. B) Must have a valid NYS driver’s license Physical Demands A) Must be able to stand for 5 – 6 hours at a time and lift over 50lbs. FREE’s Core Values All team members are expected to represent the core values of the organization, outlined below, at all times. Integrity...we expect the conduct of all team members in the FREE network to be rooted in transparency and honesty and to be consistent with our stated values. Diversity...we believe in the dignity and worth of all people. We strive to foster an appreciation of, and respect for, the differences among all of us that enrich the world. Responsiveness...we commit to striving to meet to the needs of the people we support, valued team members and the unmet needs of the community. Quality...we support people to plan, choose, and contribute to their personal outcomes and to live a rewarding life based on their individual choices and preferences. Stewardship...we recognize our responsibility in managing the resources of the FREE network responsibly, effectively, and efficiently. Innovation...together, we find creative solutions to take advantage of opportunities and meet challenges while celebrating our collective accomplishments. Interdependence... we pledge to promote a collaborative environment driven and enabled by a dedicated team of professionals. WE is more powerful than YOU or I. I have read, understood and agreed with the job description, and have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding its content. FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability. If you have any questions or would like to view the affirmative action plan, please visit our website www.familyres.org