On-Call Vacation Replacement Cleaner

New York City School Support Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to supporting public education is seeking diligent cleaners to maintain a clean and safe environment for students and staff. In this role, you will perform essential cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring that school facilities are welcoming and functional. With no formal education required, this position is ideal for individuals with a passion for cleanliness and a commitment to service. Join a team that values professionalism and dedication, and contribute to the well-being of the community's educational environment.

Qualifications

• No formal educational or experience requirements.
• Preferred: 6 months to 1 year experience in facility janitorial cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks in school buildings.
• Mow lawns, trim shrubbery, and clear debris from grounds.
• Respond to emergencies and assist other custodial staff.

Skills

Facility janitorial cleaning

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Power equipment cleaning

Education

No formal education required

Preferred: 6 months to 1 year experience

Tools

Cleaning supplies

Power equipment

Job description

The New York City School Support Service provides custodial support to the New York City Public Schools. Our goal is to provide these services professionally to ensure each public school facility meets every child's needs.

Under direct supervision, cleaners perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks. Cleaners are responsible for the cleanliness of a section of a school building and care of outside grounds assigned to them, and during school recesses, may perform unskilled maintenance tasks.

Reports to : Custodian Engineer or designated supervisor

START DATE : Earliest April 15, 2025

Responsibilities

• Empties waste baskets and removes trash, dusts, handles towels and other cleaning supplies, washes walls, windows and blackboards, and assists in transporting supplies and equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, strips, seals, finishes and polishes floors using related equipment as required.
• Steam-cleans, shampoos and vacuums carpets.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Sets up, arranges and removes furniture for special affairs.
• Secures windows and doors after cleaning assigned areas.
• Mows and trims lawns and shrubbery, rakes leaves, removes snow and ice, and clears debris from school grounds
• Requisitions, receives, and distributes building cleaning supplies, equipment and materials.
• Keeps tools, equipment and work area clean and in good condition.
• Paints areas not requiring specific painting skills and / or knowledge.
• Assists other school custodial staff as required.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Maintains knowledge of Department of Education, Department of Buildings, Environmental Protection Agency, Fire Department of New York, codes and protocols.
• Performs related work.

Qualification Requirements

There are no formal educational or experience requirements.

Preferred

Six months to one year experience in the area of facility janitorial cleaning.

Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals. Knowledge of use and cleaning of power equipment.

EEO Statement :

NYCSSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. NYCSSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NYCSSS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Statement : Per New York State Law, NYCSSS will NOT seek any past salary history from any applicant or job candidate. NYCSSS holds the right to inquire about an applicant or job candidate salary expectations for any NYCSSS advertised job, position and / or role.