Heavy Cleaner

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Columbia University Facilities & Operations in New York City is looking for a Heavy Cleaner to ensure consistent, high-quality cleaning of Wien Hall and adjacent areas.

The role requires physical stamina to perform long walks, stair climbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, and overhead work. It is a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with union benefits and overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be physically fit for extensive walking, stair climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs and carrying, and overhead work.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and furniture as required.
• Report building malfunctions as instructed (power failures, leaks, equipment).
• Operate motor-cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairs, and corridors.
• Sweep and mop entrance lobby, stairwells, and elevator landings.
• Polish marble/brass; clean walls, mirrors, and windows; dust areas and clean common spaces.
• Clean bathrooms and kitchens; shampoo carpets; mop exterior sidewalks, steps, and courtyard.
• Dispose of trash and recycling; clean trash areas; inspect and restock areas.
• Remove ice and snow and de-ice areas.
• Receive and store drums, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs; ensure safekeeping of janitorial materials.

Skills

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Lift up to 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
• 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: Wien 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.