Vacation Replacement-Cleaning OWTC

The Durst Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Durst Organization is hiring Vacation Replacement Cleaners to provide temporary coverage at One World Trade Center from March 1 to November 1, 2026. This role offers the possibility of long-term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation.

The position requires a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within one of New York's iconic locations, offering a competitive hourly wage of $24.036.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office cleaning or similar environment is required.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines as instructed.
• Understanding of safety regulations and the ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform light cleaning duties, including dusting and vacuuming.
• Handle heavy trash removal and operate specialized equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness in pantries and lavatories.

Skills

Prior office cleaning experience

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Ability to follow work directions

Ability to work independently

Cooperative work attitude

Job description

Durst Profile

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family‑run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency.

Overview

Vacation Replacement Cleaners will provide vacation coverage at One World Trade Center 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.

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

Compensation

Salary $24.036 per hour. Overtime $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.
• 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 buff hard 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).

Note: If you are not sure of items to be discarded, contact your supervisor immediately.

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

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; balancing; stooping; crouching; bending; talking; and hearing. The 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEOC

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) is available for more information.