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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for mta cleaner in Arizona is $13.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $14.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an MTA cleaner?

MTA Cleaners are employees responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the facilities and vehicles operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Their duties include cleaning subway stations, trains, buses, offices, and other transit properties to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for passengers and staff. MTA Cleaners play a vital role in preventing the spread of germs and keeping public transportation running smoothly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an MTA cleaner?

To thrive as an MTA Cleaner, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, floor care machines, and safety protocols such as OSHA standards is essential. Dependability, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions are important soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for passengers and staff, which is vital for public health and smooth transit operations.

What is the difference between Mta Cleaner vs Mta Maintenance Worker?

AspectMta CleanerMta Maintenance Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, training in cleaning proceduresHigh school diploma, technical training or certifications in maintenance
Work EnvironmentCleaning subway stations, trains, and platformsPerforming repairs and maintenance on transit equipment and infrastructure
Employer & IndustryNew York MTA, transit industryNew York MTA, transit industry
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both roles are part of the MTA workforce, Mta Cleaners focus on cleaning and sanitation tasks within subway stations and trains, ensuring cleanliness and safety. Mta Maintenance Workers handle repairs, technical maintenance, and infrastructure upkeep. Both positions require familiarity with transit environments, but Maintenance Workers typically need additional technical skills and certifications.

What challenges do MTA cleaners face during their shifts?

MTA Cleaners often encounter challenges such as working in high-traffic environments, dealing with hazardous waste, and maintaining cleanliness standards under tight schedules. These challenges are typically addressed through comprehensive safety training, use of protective equipment, and clear protocols for handling biohazards or sharp objects. Collaboration with station agents and supervisors also helps prioritize cleaning tasks to ensure public areas remain safe and sanitary. Support from experienced team members and regular communication are key to overcoming these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various Mta Cleaner job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,688 per year, or $13.8 per hour.

Behavioral Health Therapist

Genesis HealthCare System

Avondale, AZ • On-site

$62K - $83K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Genesis Healthcare System rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 156 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

799th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do- always.
Genesis Behavioral Health offers:
  • Therapists to provide behavioral health/ substance use disorder groups and individual therapies in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
  • Opportunities to work with adult, geriatric, and adolescent clients within an innovative and growing behavioral health program setting.
  • Inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health settings.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention/ Aggression Management System training.
  • Workplace safety with onsite Public Safety along with our Real Time Locating System (RTLS).
  • Full continuum of mental health services provided.
  • Autonomy in developing therapeutic interventions to meet patient needs.
  • Day shift, evening shift, weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Full-time 40-hour positions.

Overview of the position:
Conducts therapy assessments and group and individual therapy with inpatient psychiatric adult, child, and adolescent patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Completes documentation accurately, competently, and within specified time frames.
2. Cross train as appropriate to credentials, licensure, scope of practice and department need.
3. Completes assessments to determine patient strengths and needs.
4. Completes charges daily.
5. Active and competent participation in various team meetings, remaining patient focused.
6. Delegates tasks to the Mental Health Technicians as necessary.
7. Completes daily patient therapy schedule in a timely and competent manner.
8. Consistently meets established department productivity expectations.
9. Works in Outpatient Behavioral Health providing group therapy, as needed
10. Conducts group therapies with a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses, ages, and developmental functioning
11. Participate in multi-disciplinary medical model treatment team.
12. Performs other functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Skills necessary to provide mental health care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate for the age group served.
2. Knowledge of DSM -V diagnosis.
3. Must have excellent written and verbal skills to facilitate working with various multidisciplinary team members.
4. License, registration, and/or certification appropriate to the field. Minimum bachelors degree in mental health field such as; art, recreational, counseling (P.C., P.C.C.), Social Work (LSW, LISW) or music therapy (MTA).
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Hear and interpret responses to evaluate progress.
2. Able to stand for one hour, sit for two hours. May need to bend twist, kneel, stoop and reach.
3. Able to deal with aggressive patients/participants both verbally and physically.
4. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
5. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job .

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