Senior Heavy Cleaner

Senior Heavy Cleaner

The Senior Heavy Cleaner is a position in the Facilities Operations department which provides high quality floor care services in various academic, research, undergraduate / graduate, and administrative areas / units at the Columbia University Campuses. It will also provide other custodial duties as assigned.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for operating any and all motor-driven cleaning equipment to spot clean and shampoo carpets, strip, buff, and wax floors, stairwells, and corridors.
• The Senior Heavy Cleaner will consistently and appropriately clean the building.
• Move materials and furniture as required; report building malfunctions as instructed, i.e., power failures, leaks, building equipment and any other damages; sweep and mop entrance lobby, stairwells and elevator landings; polish marble or brass; wash walls and blackboards; clean mirrors, glass partitions, banisters and mailboxes, windowsills and baseboards in common area, and dust assigned areas.
• The Senior Heavy Cleaner will also clean all bathrooms and kitchens; sweep and wash with a hose the exterior sidewalk, steps, and courtyard; dispose of trash and recycling as directed by supervisor or management; clean the compactor room; check all drains and remove debris; and inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building.
• 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, employees may be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work overtime.

Minimum Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary : $34,320.00 Maximum Salary : $34,320.00 Salary Unit : Yearly