Workforce1 is recruiting candidates for Heavy Cleaner & Porter positions at Columbia University. Qualified candidates will be contacted to be screened for the position. 


Porter Position Overview (Rate of pay: $15.00-$18.68):
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 position Overview (Rate of pay: $20.78):
The Heavy Cleaner will ensure 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.

Job Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years experience 
  • High school Diploma / H.S.E


Who you are:


  • You’re able to work shifts that meet the needs of the business; flexible and/or consistent scheduling may be available.
  • You’re able to learn and utilize technology.
  • You’re able to lift up to 30 lbs, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
 
 
If you are interested in being screened for this position, please fill out the questions below:

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* 1. Do you have an updated resume?

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* 2. Do you have a High School Diploma/ High School Equivalency?

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* 3. Do you have open availability?

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* 4. Do you have Porter experience?

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* 5. Do you have Heavy Cleaner experience?

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* 6. Are you a Veteran or a Spouse of a Veteran?

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* 7. Please fill out your Contact Information:

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* 8. What organization referred you to this position?

Thank you for your responses. Please hit the Done button to finish the Screening. Someone from Workforce1 will follow up with you soon.

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