En Route Cleaner

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful  living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

En Route Cleaners (ERC) must be detailed oriented personnel who can follow direction and procedures. ERC are responsible for the cleaning trainsets while the trains are in transit (moving) between station stops. Primary responsibility for en route cleaners will be cleaning the restrooms with secondary responsibility to the rest of the train. The ERC shall perform the duties including but not limited to mopping, surface cleaning, and bathroom services.

The ERC must be punctual, work well alone and at a fast pace.

• Able to follow all Amtrak policies, standards and procedures as directed by Supervisor.
• Physically able to carry supplies, bend, reach, etc.
• Report supply shortages to Supervisor
• Report maintenance issues to the conductor or train attendant
• Responsible for stocking their own cleaning kit
• Will make any announcements as specified
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• The En Route Cleaners will be responsible for the following areas:

• Use cleaning products/supplies, as directed
• Empty waste bins
• Remove debris from floor
• Sweep floors
• Mop floors
• Replenish consumable items (soap, toilet paper, hand towels, deodorizer disks)
• Clean toilets, hand basins, and sinks

• Empty waste bins
• When walking through the car, remove any trash on the floor or in the seat backs of unoccupied seats.
• If there are spilled liquids on seats, wipe and dry seats
• If the vestibule is wet from snow or rain, mop wet area

• Familiar with cleaning products/supplies both commercial and residential products necessary.
• ERC shall have working knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED

• Knowledge of The Cleaning Industry Management Standards
• Knowledge of Green Seal Cleaning Standards

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

The hourly range is $21.00 – $21.00 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges
Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program
Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here
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Requisition : 167001

Posting Location(s): New York

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 100%

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