What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Cleaner position at Columbia University Facilities & Operations?
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Standard Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 6:00am - 2:30pm and Monday - Wednesday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm
- Building: 611 West 112th Street
- Salary Range: $24.46 - $30.57
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 areas and dust assigned areas.
- The Heavy Cleaner will also clean bathrooms and kitchens, remove spots and shampoo carpets, and sweep and wash with the hose the 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, and receive and store 55-gallon drums, household supplies, and equipment.
- 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.
- High School Diploma and/or the equivalent required.
- Good communication skills required.
- Must be physically fit to do extensive walking, stair climbing, lifting (maximum of 50lbs.), 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.
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Salary : $24 - $31