Vacation Replacement-Cleaning Midtown

Durst Profile
Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family‑run business dedicated to innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency.

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.

• 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• 5:00 pm – 12:30 am
• 5:15 pm – 12:45 am
• 8:00 pm – 4:00 am
• 12:00 am – 8:00 am

Salary is $24.036 per hour. Additionally, this position would be eligible for overtime for all hours actually worked, consistent with the Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement. The overtime rate is $36.054 per hour. Please note that wages are subject to tax with holdings and other applicable deductions.

• Empty wastebaskets by thoroughly damp wiping in/out. Collected rubbish must be placed in designated area for removal.
• Dust and wipe clean all furniture (vertical and horizontal surfaces), equipment, telephones, and windowsills.
• Dust baseboards, chair rails, picture frames, and doors within reach.
• Remove finger marks and smudges from all office entrance doors, light switches, door frames and all interior glass (except windows).
• Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep and/or damp mop all hard floor surfaces nightly.
• Dust all doors and ventilating louvers within reach.
• Maintain janitor closet to standard level and ensure that all assigned equipment is clean.
• Turn off all lights and secure all doors that are scheduled to be locked upon completion of cleaning.
• Report to your immediate supervisor any issues that are not working properly or are malfunctioning.

• Perform heavy physical labor moving and pushing large amounts of trash.
• Operate freight car.
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work.
• Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, swing or pull medium weights up to 75 pounds, including lifting over head.

Includes cleaning all vertical and horizontal surfaces; cleaning microwave and refrigerator, if directed. Thoroughly sweep and damp mop the floor. Empty all waste receptacles and replace with a new clear plastic liner; thoroughly clean all fixtures (toilet bowls, urinal, sinks, partitions, mirrors) with an approved disinfectant; replenish all soap and paper dispensers; and thoroughly wash all floors with an approved disinfectant.

Machine scrub floors, rinse, and apply finish. Operate freight elevator, remove all rubbish from designated freight elevator lobbies, and ensure all floors (freight lobbies) are thoroughly swept and mopped. Dispose of all collected rubbish in the proper containers (wet or dry trash). If unsure of items to discard, contact supervisor immediately.

• Prior office cleaning experience or similar environment.
• Operate tools and equipment in general custodial work.
• Meet all schedule and timelines.
• Understand and follow work directions as provided by supervisor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow instructions per tenant request.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to utilize two‑way radio to receive information and assignments and report on project and assignment progress from various locations.
• Work is performed while standing and/or walking.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, lifting and reaching.
• Requires activities that involve being around moving machinery, exposure to changes in…