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Polaris Healthcare

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$37,206 / year median in New York

+17% projected growth

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PORTER Polaris Healthcare - 2.7 Troy, NY Job Details Full-time $17.00 - $18.50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Snow removal Plumbing system maintenance and repair Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Minor electrical repair Event breakdown Floor cleaning chemicals OSHA Removing debris Equipment repair Electrical work Carpentry repair tasks Chemical handling Ladder use Environmental services Minor facility damage repair Groundskeeping Outdoor debris cleaning Maintenance activity documentation Event cleanup Cleaning messes in dining areas Electrical maintenance Event setup Light bulb replacement Entry level Ice removal Floor waxing Chemical safety protocols Facility inspection Woodworking Full Job Description Hourly rate based off experience $17-$18.50
Floor Technician Overview:
The floor technician will complete the tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in a state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance.
Responsibilities :
Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash from hallways and common area receptacles. Buff hallway, dining room, and common area floors. Wax, strip, and buff tile floors in hallways, dining room, and common areas. Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings. Ensure that sidewalks and driveway are swept clean and free from rubbish and debris. Ensure that driveways and walks are plowed in winter, cleared of snow and salted to prevent icing. Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment. Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds. Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator. Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment. Check daily for work requests of staff and residents. Perform handyman tasks for residents. Maintain an accurate ledger of repairs and services provided and submit to the office by the designated date each month. Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events. Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs. Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor. Understanding to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems.
OSHA-MSDS
sheets and procedures Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or equipment Bending, kneeling or climbing ladders to perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks Occasional weekend work for special events, snowstorms or maintenance emergencies
Qualifications:
Handyman skills Experience in maintenance or environmental services Experience with maintaining floors, including waxing, stripping, and buffing of floors is helpful but not required Enjoyment in working with older adults May be expected to perform tasks that are not included in this position description, but which may be assigned time permitting. Reliable Transportation