Vacation Replacement-Cleaning OWTC

Thedurstorganization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

The Durst Organization is hiring Vacation Replacement Cleaners to provide coverage at One World Trade Center from March 1 to November 1, 2026. The position allows for potential long-term retention based on performance.

Cleaners will work various shifts, with pay set at $24.036 per hour and opportunities for overtime. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in office spaces and common areas.

Qualifications

• Prior office cleaning experience or similar environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vacation coverage at One World Trade Center.
• Perform light duties such as dusting, mopping, and cleaning fixtures.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish properly.

Skills

Prior office cleaning experience

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Ability to work independently

Follow instructions

Health and safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Vacation Replacement Cleaners will provide vacation coverage at One World Trade Center from approximately March 1 to November 1, 2026. Please note this position has a limited term of five months with the opportunity for long-term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation.

Shift and Schedule

• 7:00am - 4:00pm
• 8:00am - 5:00pm
• 9:00am - 6:00pm
• 5:00pm - 12:30am
• 5:15pm - 12:45am
• 8:00pm - 4:00am
• 11:30pm - 7:00am
• 12:00am - 8:00am

Salary

$24.036 per hour. Overtime eligible for all hours actually worked at $36.054 per hour. Wages 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 of anything that is not working properly or malfunctioning.

Porter Responsibilities

• Perform heavy physical labor moving and pushing large amounts of trash.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, swing or pull medium weights up to 75 pounds, which includes lifting over head.

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 (i.e., toilet bowls, urinal, sinks, partitions, mirrors) with an approved disinfectant; replenish all soap and paper dispensers; and thoroughly wash all floors with an approved disinfectant.

Floor Care

Machine scrub floors making sure the corners are thoroughly cleaned. Thoroughly rinse scrubbed floor areas and apply floor finish. Thoroughly sweep, damp mop and spray buffhard floor surfaces. Note: 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 (i.e., 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow instructions per tenant request.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to utilize 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.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Requires activities that involve being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in temperature, and exposure to dust and chemical fumes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: while performing duties of this job, employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: noise level is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use the careers site as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, please let us know the nature of your request and provide your contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.