Custodian/Maintenance Job at Behavioral Health Services North Inc in Queensbury

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

As a Custodian at BHSN, you will assist in maintaining clean/sanitized environment for recipients and staff; insure professional appearance of assigned locations and protect assets of Agency through proper care/cleaning.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Perform custodial work in multiple Agency offices, both inside and outside, as directed; and assist in preparing custodial schedule to be followed;
• Typical tasks include a combination of the following: sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors use vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning machines and other equipment as necessary;
• Clean and sanitize surfaces and common areas to help support a healthy and germ-free environment for staff and clients;
• Clean and sanitize restrooms daily or as needed; replenish bathroom supplies as necessary;
• Use ladders to dust and wash walls, clean ceilings, dust and polish light fixtures and wash windows (inside and outside);
• Wash and remove blinds/window treatments;
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas;
• Remove stains from rugs, carpets, drapes, furniture, walls and floors;
• Empty trash cans and remove cardboard, boxes, equipment and/or items labeled for discarding;
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass and trim, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks;
• Perform routine upkeep of exterior areas, green space and parking lots to include power washing, sweeping, shoveling, spreading salt, and landscaping;
• Deliver office supplies to appropriate departments and assist in other moving projects as assigned;
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies; Ensure that spaces are ready for the next business day, this may include, but is not limited to, taking out garbage, tidying furniture, and cleaning/sterilizing conference tables and chairs.
• Other duties as assigned

Your skills and qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Valid NYS driver’s license;
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and move furniture with assistance;
• Must be able to work while wearing protective gear, such as gloves, goggles, and face masks (Personal Protective Equipment);
• Ability to operate machinery, including but not limited to floor scrubber/buffer, riding and push lawn mowers, commercial vacuum cleaners, power washing equipment;
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in taking direction and working on a team;
• Ability to work independently required and take initiative to perform tasks not specifically assigned when determined to be necessary;
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders;
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time;
• Must be able to lift, push/pull, stretch, bend, shovel, mow to accomplish janitorial/maintenance requirements.
  

BHSN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital or military status.