Vacation Replacement-Cleaning Midtown

Thedurstorganization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,317 - 38,906; Full time

Job summary

The Durst Organization in New York is seeking Vacation Replacement Cleaners to maintain cleanliness in Midtown properties from March 1 to November 1, 2026. This role involves physical tasks, providing high-quality service to tenants and guests, and ensuring all assigned areas are clean and organized.

Ideal candidates will possess prior office cleaning experience and the ability to operate general custodial tools. This position has the potential for long-term retention based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must have prior office cleaning experience.
• Ability to understand and follow work directions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to tenants and guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor and move large amounts of trash.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Prior office cleaning experience

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Cooperative teamwork

Safety regulations adherence

Basic manual dexterity

Job description

Overview

Vacation Replacement Cleaners will provide coverage in our Midtown properties from approximately March 1 to November 1, 2026. This position has a limited term of five months with the opportunity for long‑term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation.

Candidate will create a positive experience by providing superior customer service to building tenants and guests. Responsibilities will include ensuring designated areas are always clean and well organized.

Shifts

• 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• 5:00 pm – 12:30 am
• 5:15 pm – 12:45 am
• 8:00 pm – 4:00 am
• 12:00 am – 8:00 am

Compensation

Salary is $24.036 per hour. Overtime is eligible and paid at $36.054 per hour. Wages are subject to tax withholdings and other applicable deductions.

Responsibilities

Light Duty Responsibilities

• Empty wastebaskets by thoroughly damp‑wiping in/out. Collected rubbish must be placed in designated area for removal.
• Dust and wipe clean all furniture (vertical and horizontal surfaces), equipment, telephones, and windowsills.
• Dust baseboards, chair rails, picture frames, and doors within reach.
• Remove finger marks and smudges from all office entrance doors, light switches, door frames and all interior glass (except windows).
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep and/or damp mop all hard‑floor surfaces nightly.
• Dust all doors and ventilating louvers within reach.
• Maintain janitor closet to standard level and ensure that all assigned equipment is clean.
• Turn off all lights and secure all doors that are scheduled to be locked upon completion of cleaning.
• Report to your immediate supervisor anything that is not working properly or is malfunctioning.

Porter Responsibilities

• Perform heavy physical labor moving and pushing large amounts of trash.
• Operate freight car.
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work.
• Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Perform bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Lift, carry, push, swing or pull medium weights up to 75 pounds, including lifting overhead.

Pantry Maintenance

Includes cleaning all vertical and horizontal surfaces. Clean microwave and refrigerator if directed. Thoroughly sweep and damp mop floor.

Clean Lavatories

Includes emptying all waste receptacles and replacing with a new clear plastic liner; thoroughly clean all fixtures (toilet bowls, urinal, sinks, partitions, mirrors) with an approved disinfectant; replenish all soap and paper dispensers; thoroughly wash all floors with an approved disinfectant.

Floor Care

Machine scrub floors making sure corners are thoroughly cleaned. Thoroughly rinse scrubbed floor areas and apply floor finish. Thoroughly sweep, damp mop and spray buff hard‑floor surfaces. Special care must be taken not to splash solution on walls, doors and furniture.

Rubbish Collection

Operate freight elevator, remove all rubbish from designated freight elevator lobbies. Ensure that all floors (freight lobbies) are thoroughly swept and mopped.

Rubbish Disposal

Ensure all collected rubbish is disposed of in the proper containers (wet or dry trash).

Qualifications

• Prior office cleaning experience or similar environment.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work.
• Meet all schedule and timelines.
• Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow instructions per tenant request.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Utilize a two‑way radio to receive information and assignments and report on project and assignment progress from various locations.
• Work is performed while standing and or walking.
• Use hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Perform bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Work involves being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, and exposure to dust and chemical fumes.

Physical Demands

Employee required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. Employee must lift and move up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employment – Notice of Rights (EEO is the law).

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. To request an accommodation, please provide your contact information. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.