Heavy Cleaners Sept 2026

nextSource manages large recruitment programs for major universities. Our client has an ongoing need for Heavy Cleaners in upper Manhattan for four-month temporary assignments at $26.06/hour.

Selected candidates must have open availability to work any shift assigned. The role does not offer the option to pick a shift. Resumes must be up to date or will not be reviewed for the position.

The Role

Clean office-type buildings in the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan.

• Must have experience operating motorized cleaning equipment.
• Must have 1-year of buffing and cleaning experience.
• Must have 6-months or more of custodial experience.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work any shift: Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm or Sunday to Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am.
• Sometimes the hours are 3:00pm - 11:00pm or the schedule is Tuesday to Saturday.

Perform Heavy Cleaner duties in all or any combination of the following: Housekeeping Service:

• Operate any and all motorized 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.
• Clean windowsills and baseboards in common areas; dust; clean all bathrooms; kitchens inclusive of University owned appliances (i.e. stoves dishwashers refrigerators and excluding personal appliances).
• Remove spots and shampoo carpets sweep and wash with hose exterior sidewalk steps and courtyard.
• Clean laundry machines and sink; sweep and mop laundry room floor; clean windows; linen handling and guest room partitions.
• Dispose of trash and recycling in a manner as directed by supervisor or management.
• Clean compacter room and chute room on each floor; check all drains and remove debris.
• Inspect restock and clean all areas of the building.
• Remove ice and snow; de-ice.
• Move furniture equipment and materials and set up chairs tables equipment and materials for special events.
• Receive and store 55-gallon drums.
• Change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Receive and store household supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for the safekeeping minor repairs and preservation of all janitorial equipment and materials.
• Life Safety: Report any malfunctions or tampering with all life safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers magnetic locks smoke heads standpipe hoses exit signs sprinkler heads).
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Temp/Contract Schedule: 8-hour shift Pay Rate: $26.06/hourly

Work Location: New York NY 10027: Reliably commute (required)

Experience: 1-year buffing experience; motor-operated cleaning equipment (required)

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