Cleaning Lead
- Belmont Park (Elmont), New York
- Cleaning
- Regular Full Time
Title: Cleaning Lead
Employee Status: Regular Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Overview:
Plans and supervises the activities of the cleaning crew which is responsible for cleaning designated public areas and offices in two NYRA racing facilities including bathrooms, locker rooms, dorms, hallways, and restaurant facilities. Supervises the activities of designated cleaning crew members in the completion of pre-cleaning racetrack facilities before the opening of the next racing meet.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions of the Cleaning Lead include but are not limited to the following:
- Responding to requests and departmental needs that require cleaning services;
- Reporting and cataloging situations or conditions that require maintenance repairs;
- Planning and assigning work to ensure adequate coverage of all facilities;
- Ensuring that all work is done in accordance within established guidelines and procedures;
- Ensuring pre-clean is completed in advance of the live racing meet;
- Inspecting work to ensure high quality of cleaning operations;
- Reviewing the performance of staff and recommending disciplinary actions;
- Keeping attendance records; Tracking employee hours for payroll.
- Distributing supplies and tracking usage for inventory support.
- Training new staff members in cleaning requirements and the proper use of cleaning solutions and equipment;
- Coordinating work with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of work;
- Developing and recommending improvements to existing operating policies and procedures;
- Ensuring compliance with the NYRA dress code and safety regulations and requirements.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or some college coursework preferred; High school diploma, GED or the equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of commercial cleaning procedures and the time/resource requirements of routine tasks.
- Knowledge of safety (OSHA) regulations.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Superior organizational skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to motivate others and to delegate effectively.
- Ability to remain positive and constructive in a stressful environment.
- Experience working with a unionized work force preferred.
- Proficiency with MS-Office required.
Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This role oversees the cleaning of the public areas of the backstretch so will require working outdoors occasionally.
Pay Range / Salary: $32.00 - $33.14 per hour
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About Us:
With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.
NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.
