Cleaner ; Nights

Position Information

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

The Cleaner I (N) position provides dedicated overnight custodial coverage for McMahon Hall, a 24/7 residential facility at the Lincoln Center Campus. The position maintains sanitation and cleanliness across high-traffic residential spaces, including laundry facilities, elevators, common-area restrooms, event venues, and shared lounges. The role also supports waste management, routine floor and carpet maintenance, and building-specific operational requests.

Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

• Cleans and sanitizes dormitories, common areas, restrooms, laundry rooms, elevators, classrooms, event spaces, offices, and other assigned University spaces.
• Performs waste collection, removal, recycling, and replacement of waste receptacles as required.
• Performs routine floor and carpet cleaning and maintenance using appropriate custodial equipment.
• Cleans and maintains high-use and shared spaces to provide safe and sanitary conditions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Operates custodial equipment, including floor machines, vacuums, power washers, and other cleaning equipment as assigned.
• Provides setup, relocation, and other custodial support for University operations and events as needed.
• Performs snow and ice removal, including shoveling and related winter-weather duties, as required.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months to one year of prior cleaning experience.

• Must be able to read English and follow written instructions.
• Knowledge of general cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance, including standard use of power washers, stand‑up vacuums, and backpack vacuums.
• Knowledge of effective and safe usage of all floor machines.
• Knowledge of handheld tools.

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $2,656.80

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $2,656.80

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,125.60

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,125.60

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Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ASAP

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing Often

Walking Often

Running Seldom

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often

Climbing stairs Oft