Evening Floater Cleaner: Building Coverage

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Facilities & Operations in New York City seeks a Heavy Cleaner (Floater) to ensure consistent, high‑quality cleaning of assigned buildings, including floors, lobbies, and common areas.

The role involves moving materials, reporting issues, operating cleaning equipment, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. It requires physical fitness, lifting up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work Saturday to Wednesday; overtime or 24‑hour emergencies may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Good communication skills and physical fitness required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned buildings consistently and thoroughly.
• Move materials and report malfunctions; operate cleaning equipment to strip, buff, and wax floors; clean common areas.
• Clean bathrooms and kitchens; remove trash; maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, entrances, and corridors.
• Receive and store supplies; be responsible for janitorial materials; respond to emergencies per union rules.

Skills

Good communication

Physically fit

Lifting up to 50lbs

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Columbia University Facilities & Operations in New York City seeks a Heavy Cleaner (Floater) to ensure consistent, high‑quality cleaning of assigned buildings, including floors, lobbies, and common areas.

The role involves moving materials, reporting issues, operating cleaning equipment, and cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. It requires physical fitness, lifting up to 50 lbs, and flexibility to work Saturday to Wednesday; overtime or 24‑hour emergencies may be required.