Heavy Cleaner

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Building: Hartley Hall
• 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.
• The Heavy Cleaner will 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 required.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.