Temporary Post Event Cleaners

About the role

Temporary Post-Event Cleaners are responsible and essential, fast-acting sanitation professionals who ensure venues are restored to their original, pristine condition after large gatherings such as corporate conferences, music festivals, weddings, or sporting events. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role requiring proficiency and safety, preserving the asset’s value while providing excellent customer service to our clients.

Employment Type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Waste Management: Collecting, bagging, and removing large quantities of trash, as well as sorting recyclables and compostables.
• Surface Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming expansive floors, concourses, and seating areas.
• Sanitation: Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting high-traffic areas, focusing heavily on restrooms, food prep stations, and bar areas.
• Furniture Reset: Assisting with the breakdown, folding, and stacking of temporary event furniture like chairs, tables, and barricades.
• Detail Work: Spot-cleaning spills, removing stains from carpets or upholstery, and wiping down high-touch points like door handles and handrails.
• Lost & Found: Gathering and turning in items left behind by event attendees to venue management.

Requirements

• Physical Stamina: The ability to stand, bend, and lift heavy garbage bags or equipment for extended, fast-paced shifts.
• Flexibility: A willingness to work unconventional hours, including late nights, early mornings, and weekends immediately following an event's conclusion.
• Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for spotting left-behind debris, hidden spills, or damaged property in large venues.
• Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to coordinate with event managers and fellow crew members to divide and conquer large spaces efficiently.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Free Drinks
• Gym Membership
• Medical & Dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan

About Us

Our mission: Sustainable Cleaning for a Healthier Workplace. At Vaakawi, our mission is to create and maintain pristine, healthy, and welcoming environments for businesses of all types. As a family-owned leader in commercial cleaning in Arizona, we combine decades of experience with a personal commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence. We strive to deliver customized cleaning solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, using state-of-the-art equipment and eco-friendly products to ensure safe, efficient, and superior results. Our goal is simple: to provide an exceptional cleaning experience that promotes health, enhances productivity, and reflects the professionalism of your brand—so you can focus on what you do best.