Custodial
Position Summary
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) is seeking a Custodian to join our team. The Custodian will be responsible for cleaning commercial building common areas and office space including kitchen and restroom maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Ability to lift and transport supplies delivered to ESRT
- Assist with all aspects of sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting (corridors, bathrooms, offices, lobby, elevators, loading docks, air conditioning units, sidewalks, stairs, snow removal, lay out rain mats etc.) if management deems necessary
- Clean all corridors, grills, louvers, saddles, tracks, and ceiling vents of dust and debris build up
- Keep compliant with all recycling initiatives and responsibilities
- Communicate with tenants and guests in a timely, respectful, and professional manner
- Comply with ESRT quality assurance expectations and standards
- Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
- Report any damages and issues to the management office along with supporting in minor fixes such as replacement of all lights that are burnt out
- Respond and Complete all work order requests by end of day and submit daily report cards
- Shovel snow and apply salt when snow or icy conditions exist
- Utilize all safety equipment, PPE, and material while working
- Will be expected to inspect areas and fill out inspection reports
- Work as directed by supervisor or designee
- Take inventory of all supplies weekly and give information to management team
What Success Looks Like
A successful Commercial Cleaner keeps all areas clean, safe, and compliant with ESRT standards. They complete tasks efficiently, respond to work orders promptly, maintain accurate reports, and follow safety and recycling protocols. Success means being reliable, detail-oriented, and professional while ensuring a welcoming environment and working well with the team.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
Education & Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial cleaning
Physical Requirements
- Must be available to work evenings/overtime if needed
- Must be able to work on higher floors within a high-rise as needed
- Must be able to bend, stretch, climb stairs and walk for extended period of time
What You Can Expect
At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors:
- Adaptable – you are a self-starter who's able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
- Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
- Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
- Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude
- Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
- Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
- Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through
Benefits
Benefits as per Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Pay
$24.04 - $32.05 an hour