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Heavy Cleaner

Job Details

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Full-time
  • Categories: Staff/Administrative
  • Internal Number: 555917
  • Job Type: Support Staff - Union
  • Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 40
  • Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • Building: John Jay Hall
  • Salary Range: $23.85 - $29.82

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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