Heavy Cleaner

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Facilities & Operations is hiring a Heavy Cleaner to ensure the cleaning of Hartley Hall is consistently and appropriately performed. The role includes moving materials, reporting malfunctions, and operating cleaning equipment to maintain common areas and bathrooms.

Regular full-time position, 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, in New York. The ideal candidate is physically fit, has a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and can read safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Physically fit to walk long distances, climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform overhead work.
• Must be able to work all shifts and read safety rules/manuals.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and furniture as required.
• Report building malfunctions (power failures, leaks, equipment) as instructed.
• Operate motor-cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairs, and corridors.
• Sweep and mop entrance lobby, stairwells, and elevator landings.
• Polish marble or brass; wash walls, glass, partitions, and baseboards in common areas.
• Clean bathrooms and kitchens; shampoo carpets; clean exterior sidewalks, steps, and courtyard.
• Dispose of trash and recycling; clean compactor room; check drains and restock areas.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis if required per union agreement; possible overtime.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Reading safety rules

Work all shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Building: Hartley Hall
• Salary Range: $24.46 - $30.57

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Building: Hartley Hall
• Salary Range: $24.46 - $30.57

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Heavy Cleaner will ensure that the cleaning of assigned building is consistently and appropriately performed.

Responsibilities

• The Heavy Cleaner will move materials and furniture as required.
• The Heavy Cleaner will report building malfunctions as instructed, i.e. power failures, leaks, building equipment and any other damages.
• Operate any/all motor-cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairwells and corridors.
• Sweep and mop entrance lobby, stairwells and elevator landings.
• Polish marble or brass; wash walls and blackboards; clean mirrors, glass partitions, banisters and mailboxes, window-sills and baseboards in common area and dust assigned areas.
• The Heavy Cleaner will also clean all bathrooms and kitchens; remove spots and shampoo carpets; sweep and wash with hose exterior sidewalk, steps and courtyard.
• Dispose of trash and recycling as directed by supervisor or management; clean compactor room; check all drains and remove debris and inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building.
• Additionally, the Heavy Cleaner will remove ice and snow and de-ice areas.
• Receive and store 55-gallon drums, household supplies, and equipment.
• Be responsible for the safekeeping, minor repairs, and preservation of all janitorial materials and equipment and perform other duties as assigned.
• In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, may be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis, and may be required to work overtime.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
• Good communication skills required. Must be physically fit to do extensive walking, stair climbing, lifting (maximum of 50lbs.) and carrying, and overhead work.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.