Cleaning Specialist
Company
Safety Facility Services
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Company Overview
Safety Facility Services is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive facility maintenance services for commercial and residential properties of all sizes. We utilize customized technology and specialized systems to support our team of trained professionals, helping us deliver exceptional services to our customers. Founded in 1992 and currently servicing over 10mm SQF with over 500 employees, our company has evolved to include specialists in commercial cleaning, engineering and operations, architectural maintenance (metal, marble and wood), pest control, security, and lighting and energy solutions. And we’re about being sustainable, for your budget and the environment. It’s why we’re the fastest growing team in the eastern US.
OUR VALUES
Our company is comprised of a of a set of operating principles called "core values". They are “Mary Minds, One Mission; Everything with Integrity; Be Accountable; and Adapt & Grow. These core values serve as the foundation for who we are as a company, how we conduct business, interact with our customers and, last but certainly not least, each other. We have a grand vision to be the best at what we do while also "Building a Great Place to work".
Cleaning Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Cleaning personnel with 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, housekeeping or custodial services that has experience working in different settings, possess strong customer services skills, and have a strong sense of work ethic.
We seek a reliable and responsible worker who is always on time, follow the company's dress code and wear their assigned uniform & care about our customers. You are critical to the success of our organization because you represent the company at the customer’s site. This role is responsible for ensuring the customer’s site is clean and safe so that the residents have a pleasant experience. You will need to ensure all duties are completed with the high quality that Safety Facility Services and its customers have come to expect.
The ideal Cleaning Specialist will be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities:
• Wipe down countertops, desks, and other surfaces
• Scrub kitchen and bathroom fixtures, including toilets and urinals
• Collect and dispose of office trash, recycling, and compost
• Hand wash dishes; load and unload dishwashers
• Spot clean cabinets, drawers, and glass surfaces
• Steel-shine appliances and fixtures
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
• Communicate professionally with clients and Safety Supervisors
• Comply with safety policies and rocedures
• Maybe in charge of supply ordering
• Trash Removal and operate trash compactor
• Expectations of sorting and recycling garbage
• Maintenance and Grounds keeping related tasks
• Must have the flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule.
• Open to traveling from different boroughs
• Ability to speak English and Spanish
• Ability to work in an isolated environment with minimal supervision
Benefits as Cleaning Specialist:
• $34.00 Metro Card Comp
• $200.00 bonus upon completion of 90/180 days as a Cleaning Specialist
• 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of employment as a Cleaning Specialist
Physical Requirements: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling to clean floors, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs), repetitive bending and lifting, and repetitive arm movement.
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company to hire, train, promote and pay its associates without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Disclaimer: The above statement is intendant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent (s) of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Diversity Statement:
Safety Facility Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities
Experience:
• Custodial: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
• English and Spanish (Required)
Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Safety Facility Services is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive facility maintenance services for commercial and residential properties of all sizes. We utilize customized technology and specialized systems to support our team of trained professionals, helping us deliver exceptional services to our customers. Founded in 1992 and currently servicing over 10mm SQF with over 500 employees, our company has evolved to include specialists in commercial cleaning, engineering and operations, architectural maintenance (metal, marble and wood), pest control, security, and lighting and energy solutions. And we’re about being sustainable, for your budget and the environment. It’s why we’re the fastest growing team in the eastern US.
OUR VALUES
Our company is comprised of a of a set of operating principles called "core values". They are “Mary Minds, One Mission; Everything with Integrity; Be Accountable; and Adapt & Grow. These core values serve as the foundation for who we are as a company, how we conduct business, interact with our customers and, last but certainly not least, each other. We have a grand vision to be the best at what we do while also "Building a Great Place to work".
Cleaning Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Cleaning personnel with 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, housekeeping or custodial services that has experience working in different settings, possess strong customer services skills, and have a strong sense of work ethic.
We seek a reliable and responsible worker who is always on time, follow the company's dress code and wear their assigned uniform & care about our customers. You are critical to the success of our organization because you represent the company at the customer’s site. This role is responsible for ensuring the customer’s site is clean and safe so that the residents have a pleasant experience. You will need to ensure all duties are completed with the high quality that Safety Facility Services and its customers have come to expect.
The ideal Cleaning Specialist will be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities:
• Wipe down countertops, desks, and other surfaces
• Scrub kitchen and bathroom fixtures, including toilets and urinals
• Collect and dispose of office trash, recycling, and compost
• Hand wash dishes; load and unload dishwashers
• Spot clean cabinets, drawers, and glass surfaces
• Steel-shine appliances and fixtures
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors
• Communicate professionally with clients and Safety Supervisors
• Comply with safety policies and rocedures
• Maybe in charge of supply ordering
• Trash Removal and operate trash compactor
• Expectations of sorting and recycling garbage
• Maintenance and Grounds keeping related tasks
• Must have the flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule.
• Open to traveling from different boroughs
• Ability to speak English and Spanish
• Ability to work in an isolated environment with minimal supervision
Benefits as Cleaning Specialist:
• $34.00 Metro Card Comp
• $200.00 bonus upon completion of 90/180 days as a Cleaning Specialist
• 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of employment as a Cleaning Specialist
Physical Requirements: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling to clean floors, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs), repetitive bending and lifting, and repetitive arm movement.
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the company to hire, train, promote and pay its associates without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Disclaimer: The above statement is intendant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent (s) of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Diversity Statement:
Safety Facility Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
• Bonus opportunities
Experience:
• Custodial: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
• English and Spanish (Required)
Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
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