Porter/Heavy Cleaner (Temporary)

Columbia University is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill full time temporary maintenance positions. Candidates can work up to 3 or 4 months depending on coverage and will be payrolled by a third party vendor, not Columbia University.

We have several full time temporary maintenance positions to fill.

**Please apply by forwarding your resume to:
ceic@columbia.edu and include the job title in the subject line.

Porter:
Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of CU apartment buildings and grounds area. Cleans and maintains the building and grounds complex: elevators, stairways, corridors, windows, floors, laundry rooms, vacant apartments, etc.; trims trees and shrubs; fertilizes, seeds, and mows lawn; sweeps and hoses sidewalks; removes snow and spreads salt as needed. Must screen persons entering the building, announce visitors, and assure building security. Lobby must be kept clean and neat at all times. All incoming and outgoing packages will be handled by this employee.

Heavy Cleaner:
The Heavy Cleaner will ensure that the cleaning of the assigned building is consistently and appropriately performed. The Heavy Cleaner will move materials and furniture as required; report building malfunctions as instructed, i.e. power failures, leaks, building equipment and any other damages; operate any/all 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 and mailboxes, window-sills and baseboards in common area and dust assigned areas. The Heavy Cleaner will also 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 by supervisor or management; clean compactor room; check all drains and remove debris and inspect, restock, and clean all areas of the building.

We encourage local applicants who live in the following zip codes to apply: 10025, 10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10031, 10032, 10033, 10034, 10035, 10037, 10039, 10040, 10451, 10454, 10455, 10474

All Are Welcomed to Apply.

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

High School Diploma or its equivalent. Minimum one year experience.

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Special Instructions

Please apply by forwarding your resume to

ceic@columbia.edu and include the job title in the subject line.

Preferred Qualifications

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