Vacation Replacement-Cleaning Midtown

Overview

Vacation Replacement Cleaners will provide vacation coverage in our Midtown properties from approximately March 1 to November 1, 2026. This position has a limited term of five months with the opportunity for long-term retention based on business needs and performance evaluation. Candidate will create a positive experience by providing superior customer service to building tenants and guests. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring that designated areas are always clean and well organized.

Shifts: 7:00am - 4:00pm; 8:00am - 5:00pm; 9:00am - 6:00pm; 5:00pm - 12:30am; 5:15pm - 12:45am; 8:00pm - 4:00am; 12:00am - 8:00am.

Salary: $24.036 per hour. Overtime eligible for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overtime rate is $36.054 per hour. Wages subject to tax with holdings and other applicable deductions.

• Light Duty Responsibilities
• Empty wastebaskets and damp wipe interior/exterior; collect rubbish and place in designated area for removal.
• Dust and wipe all furniture, equipment, telephones, and windowsills; dust baseboards, chair rails, picture frames, and doors within reach.
• Remove finger marks and smudges from interior doors, light switches, door frames and interior glass (except windows).
• Vacuum all carpeted areas; sweep and/or damp mop all hard floor surfaces nightly.
• Dust doors and ventilating louvers within reach; maintain janitor closet to standard level and ensure equipment is clean.
• Turn off lights and secure doors as required; report anything not working properly to supervisor.
• Perform heavy physical labor moving and pushing large amounts of trash; operate freight car and other heavy/specialized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work; follow work directions from supervisor; work independently with minimal supervision.
• Requires use of hands for grasping and fine manipulations; bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching; ability to lift up to 75 pounds, including overhead.
• Pantry Maintenance: cleaning vertical/horizontal surfaces; clean microwave and refrigerator if directed; thoroughly sweep and damp mop floor.
• Lavatories: empty rubbish receptacles, disinfect fixtures, replenish dispensers, and wash floors with disinfectant; machine scrub floors, apply floor finish as required; avoid splashing walls, doors, and furniture.
• Operate freight elevator and ensure freight lobby floors are swept and mopped; dispose of rubbish in proper containers (wet or dry).
• Report any item to be discarded to supervisor.

• Prior office cleaning experience or similar environment.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment in general custodial work; follow directions and timelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; follow tenant requests and cooperate with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations; use two-way radio to receive information and report progress.
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods; manual dexterity for grasping and manipulation; bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Work around moving machinery; exposure to temperature changes, dust and chemical fumes.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; hear. Lift and move up to 75 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: noise level is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. The Durst Organization is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Please see the company EE0 notice for more information.

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