Heavy Cleaners - Year-End 2026

nextSource•New York, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Heavy Cleaners will clean office-type buildings in the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan. These are four-month temporary assignments paying $26.06 per hour. Candidates must be available to work any assigned shift; they cannot choose their shift. Schedules may include Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; sometimes 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; or Tuesday through Saturday. The position is an eight-hour shift, and reliable commuting to New York, NY 10027 is required. Heavy Cleaner duties may include any combination of the listed housekeeping and life-safety tasks. The cleaner is responsible for the safekeeping, minor repair, and preservation of janitorial equipment and materials, and performs related duties as assigned. nextSource is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and states that it provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of buffing and cleaning experience.
At least six months of custodial experience.
Experience operating motorized cleaning equipment.
Open availability to work any assigned shift; shift selection is not available.
Reliable commute to New York, NY 10027.

Responsibilities

Operate motorized cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairwells, and corridors.
Sweep and mop entrances, lobbies, stairwells, elevator landings, and laundry room floors.
Polish marble or brass; wash walls and blackboards; and clean mirrors, glass partitions, banisters, and mailboxes.
Clean windowsills and baseboards in common areas, dust, and clean bathrooms and kitchens, including University-owned appliances but excluding personal appliances.
Remove spots and shampoo carpets; sweep and hose-wash exterior sidewalks, steps, and courtyards.
Clean laundry machines and sinks; clean windows; and handle linen and guest room partitions.
Dispose of trash and recycling as directed by a supervisor or management.
Clean compactor and chute rooms on each floor; check drains and remove debris.
Inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building.
Remove ice and snow and de-ice areas.
Move furniture, equipment, and materials, and set up chairs, tables, equipment, and materials for special events.
Receive and store 55-gallon drums, household supplies, and equipment.
Change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Safekeep, make minor repairs to, and preserve janitorial equipment and materials.
Report malfunctions or tampering involving life-safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, magnetic locks, smoke heads, standpipe hoses, exit signs, and sprinkler heads.
Perform related duties as assigned.