Cleaner II (Days/Nights)*

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Cleaner II to provide cleaning and portering services across its campuses. This role requires a high school diploma and prior cleaning experience. The position involves various cleaning tasks and adherence to university procedures. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in education.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Remission

Generous Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months to one year prior cleaning experience.
• Able to read English and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and portering services in academic and residential buildings.
• Removes recyclables and trash according to procedures.
• Delivers mail and rearranges furniture as needed.

Skills

English

Cleaning Techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power Washers

Standup Vacuums

Backpack Vacuums

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:
You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to theCustodial Supervisor of Rose Hill, the Cleaner II provides cleaning and portering services throughout the University complex. This position requires work hours Saturday through Sunday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, and Monday, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Essential Functions

Provides cleaning and portering services in both academic and residential University buildings.

Removes recyclables and trash in accordance with University procedures.

Delivers mail in the buildings.

Rearranges furniture and performs small move jobs when requested.

Keeps building entrances and perimeters free of leaves, garbage, etc. as the need arises.

Must sign in and out for all keys.

Performs other duties as required.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum of six months to one (1) year prior cleaning experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Able to read English and follow written instructions.

Knowledge of general cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance, including standard use of power washers, standup vacuums & backpack vacuums.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $1,116.80

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $1,116.80

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $893.60

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $893.60

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Local 810

Posting Number

Posting Number M111P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/13/2025

Special Instructions

FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY :
You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Nearly Continuously

Walking

Walking Nearly Continuously

Running

Running Seldom

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Nearly Continuously

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Often

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Often

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Often

Shoveling

Shoveling Often

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Often

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Often

Lifting – over 50 pounds Often

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Extreme Heat: Temperatures typically above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for more than an hour., Hazards: This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Add details here:

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Referral Form

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of six months to one (1) year prior cleaning experience?
  • Yes
  • No