Heavy Cleaner

Job Type: Support Staff - Union; Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G; Regular/Temporary: Regular; Hours Per Week: 40; Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm; Building: Hartley Hall.

About the role

The Heavy Cleaner will ensure that the cleaning of assigned building is consistently and appropriately performed.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and furniture as required.
• Report building malfunctions as instructed (e.g., power failures, leaks, building equipment, other damages).
• Operate motor‑cleaning equipment to strip and wax floors, stairwells, and corridors.
• Sweep and mop entrance lobby, stairwells, and elevator landings.
• Polish marble or brass; wash walls and blackboards; clean mirrors, glass partitions, banisters, mailboxes, window‑sills, and baseboards in common areas; dust assigned areas.
• Clean all bathrooms and kitchens; remove spots and shampoo carpets; sweep and wash with hose exterior sidewalk, steps, and courtyard.
• Dispose of trash and recycling as directed; clean compactor room; check drains, remove debris, inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building.
• Remove ice and snow and de‑ice areas.
• Receive and store 55‑gallon drums, household supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure safekeeping, minor repairs, and preservation of janitorial materials and equipment; perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24‑hour basis and work overtime as required per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Physically fit to do extensive walking, stair climbing, lifting (maximum 50 lbs.), carrying, and overhead work.
• Able to work all shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Pay

Salary Range: $24.46 – $30.57. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Hours Per Week: 40; Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.