Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support people in achieving their goals and advancing their lives? Join our Team! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ($4,000 SIGN ON BONUS) Title : Housekeeper Job Requisition No.: 1671 Program : West End Heights Apartment Program, Ithaca, NY Shift Schedule : Monday - Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm Salary : Salary pay range is min. $16.38 to a max. $21.33 per hr. based on education & experience Benefits
3+ weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO), first year of employment
401(k) with Agency match
Voluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
Employer Funded Life Insurance
9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Agency Overview
Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.
Essential Job Functions Overview
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties in accordance with assigned properties to maintain Lakeview facilities. Individual should strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as recognition of individuals’ boundaries and differences.
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to the following:
Clean and maintain public restrooms including stocking supplies, emptying trash, wiping down all surfaces and cleaning the floor
Basic trash removal; responsible for the proper recycling of all recyclable goods
Vacuum staff offices, conference rooms and common areas
Sweep and mop floors in hallways, community rooms, lounges and foyers
Clean elevator(s) - wipe down walls and elevator buttons, sweep and mop floor
Clean all water fountains
Clean stairwells - wipe down walls, doors and door jams and sweep floors and stairs
Clean interior windows and dust ledges
Realign, dust and polish furniture in common areas, lounges and conference rooms
Inspect common area furniture for wear and defects; complete maintenance request as needed
Report unsafe situations immediately (i.e. frayed cords, broken chairs, tripping hazards, etc.)
Clean and maintain common area kitchen(s)
Clean and maintain all laundry rooms including behind machines and lint traps. Restock soap as needed
Inventory cleaning supplies
General upkeep of outdoor areas
General assistance with moving and set up of light furniture/equipment as needed
Assistance with basic maintenance needs as requested by Facilities Director
Assist in light shoveling of sidewalks and entryways
Clean up of spills consistent with Health and Safety standards
Additional site-specific duties per assignment including but not limited to apartment turnover activities
Education and Experience:
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience. One year of experience in housekeeping and/or custodial work preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License
Skills and Abilities:
Reading and interpreting information, following instructions, developing and maintaining a schedule of duties; analyzing and evaluating situations and using independent judgment and initiative in taking effective action; communicating clearly and concisely; setting priorities and meeting deadlines.; ability to use cleaning equipment. Must be detailed oriented and enjoy working as part of a team. Must be able to work effectively and professionally around persons with mental illness.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to move supplies and use equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; minimal outdoor work. Ability to turn, stoop, bend and stretch in order to perform work. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Any external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org .
Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.