[UNION] Janitor

Cushman & Wakefield • New York, NY

5d

About The Position

Responsible for keeping offices, hallways, stairs, and other areas within a building clean and orderly by performing basic cleaning duties. The role may also involve cleaning and basic maintenance of surrounding grounds and premises, along with other related cleaning, maintenance, and incidental duties as assigned.

The position performs daily interior cleaning and may perform exterior cleaning and basic maintenance, assist with minor repairs, and take on additional duties based on building, facility, and client needs. The employee is expected to report spills, emergencies, repair needs, and observable safety concerns promptly, and to use cleaning agents, tools, and equipment safely and properly.

The job operates in a professional office environment and regularly involves travel between properties outdoors in varying weather conditions. The physical demands include stooping, standing, climbing, frequent lifting of at least 50 pounds, crouching, reaching, and moving between departments, floors, and properties. Clear communication and the ability to read and understand information, including printed materials, drawings, and schematics, are also required.

Requirements

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow through on and carry out work orders.
• Be reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible, and courteous.
• Ability to stoop, stand, and climb; frequently lift at least 50 pounds of equipment; and safely install rigging and lifting devices.
• Regularly crouch and reach to install or move equipment by bending.
• Move between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
• Speak clearly so others can understand.
• Read and understand information presented orally and in writing, including printed materials, drawings, and schematics.
• Regularly use vision abilities to read printed materials, drawings, and schematics.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some cleaning experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Clean building interiors daily, including emptying waste receptacles, removing debris and trash, vacuuming and shampooing floors and carpets, dusting and cleaning furniture, cleaning and restocking restrooms, washing walls, polishing and mopping floors, placing mats or runners in inclement weather, cleaning spills, and cleaning windows and window coverings.
• Perform exterior building and premises cleaning and basic maintenance as directed, potentially including exterior walls and windows, parking lots and structures, walkways, gardens and lawns, outdoor furnishings, pools, fountains, spas, curbs, gutters, exterior hallways, and stairwells.
• Assist with minor maintenance and repair work, such as painting, replacing light bulbs and fixtures, replacing windows, moving furniture and equipment, repairing doors and gates, minor landscaping and upkeep, and simple plumbing and fixture repairs or replacements.
• Perform other assigned duties based on building, facility, and client needs, potentially including gardening and lawn care, inventory control and supply ordering, snow removal with salting or sanding, and assisting with tenant moves.
• Promptly notify management about spills, emergencies, repair needs, damaged or broken equipment and structures, lighting issues, plumbing problems, heating, cooling, and ventilation problems, and other observable safety concerns.
• Safely use and operate related equipment, tools, devices, and chemical or cleaning agents, including mops, vacuums, electric polishing machines, power tools and equipment, and special cleaning solutions.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed