NHS Human Services, Inc.

NY HELP No

Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Cleaner - EOA#25-149bjd

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 05

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $35177 to $43521 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Days and/or alternating coverage, off hours weekends/holidays. Schedule to be discussed at interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address 1200 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:Cleaners perform a wide range of cleaning tasks to maintain assigned areas in State buildings, and surrounding grounds and walkways. Incumbents work independently or as part of a cleaning team in a variety of settings, such as administrative office, classroom, hospital, laboratory, living, treatment, and other work areas. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs a variety of cleaning tasks in assigned areas. • Collects and empties trash and recycling in accordance with cleaning schedules; cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills; and disposes, transports, or places such in appropriate receptacles and locations, following proper cleaning procedures. • Assembles cleaning carts according to assigned tasks; and prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions. • Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices. • Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment. • Scrubs and cleans showers and restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents. • Replaces light bulbs, and dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools. • Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment. • Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment; and notifies supervisor of supply levels, equipment malfunction, and/or maintenance issues observed during cleaning. • Replaces, cleans, and/or hangs building fixtures and decorative items, such as curtains, blinds, and pictures. • Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities. May be required to follow specialized disinfectant, waste disposal, and cleanliness standards in performing cleaning tasks; remove snow and salt walkways; clean sidewalks, drives, and grounds; mow lawns, using mechanical and manual equipment; perform routine laundry tasks; and change bed linens. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-BD1

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Additional Comments PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:• Valid NYS Driver’s License.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by April 07, 2025 to: Human Resources Management Office 1200 East and West Road Building 1, West Seneca Campus West Seneca, NY 14224 E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov Fax: (716) 517-3715Please reference EOA #25-149bjd in all correspondence.Please note: • For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. • If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice. • Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. • Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter. • To be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. • OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.• OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.Additional CommentsNYS Offers Incredible Benefits!• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.• Life insurance and Disability insurance.• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.Paid Holidays and Leave• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. • Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. • Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. • Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.Retirement ProgramParticipate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

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Name OPWDD Region 1 Western Office

Telephone 716-517-2057

Fax 716-517-3715

Email Address opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1200 East and West Road

Bldg. 1

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter and résumé by April 07, 2025 to: Human Resources Management Office 1200 East and West Road Building 1, West Seneca Campus West Seneca, NY 14224 E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov Fax: (716) 517-3715Please reference EOA #25-149bjd in all correspondence.