Company Overview
Javits Center in Manhattan is the world’s most dynamic stage, setting the benchmark for what modern meetings and conventions can be. Every day across this campus, NYC’s enterprising spirit meets visionary design to turn collaborations into unprecedented business success stories.
Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Part-Time Cleaner to join our morning shift team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the facility. Your efforts will ensure that the space remains pristine and well-maintained for visitors, staff, and event attendees alike. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, high-traffic environment while working flexible hours.
Position Summary:
The Part-Time Cleaner contributes to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the Javits Center. Working under the direction of the Director of Environmental Solutions, this position performs a wide range of custodial, sanitation, and setup duties in both public and back-of-house areas of the facility.
The compensation for this position is $26.79 per hour (paid on a bi-weekly basis).
Available Shifts:
- Morning (7:00AM-3:30PM)
- Evening (3:00PM-11:30PM)
- Overnight (11:00PM-7:30AM)
All shifts are eligible for overtime based on business needs.
Scheduling Requirements:
- Must be available at least one (1) day on the weekend
- Must be available at least two (2) days per week
- Must be willing to work holidays
Scheduled workdays may vary from week to week based on business and event needs.
Essential Functions:
- Clean terrazzo and tile floors, carpets, glass doors and adjacent panels, stainless steel, painted surfaces, porcelain, chromed surfaces and woodwork.
- Vacuum, spot-clean, and shampoo carpets.
- Sweep, scrub, wax and polish floors, using brooms, mops, powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Dusting and polishing furniture, emptying and cleaning waste receptacles.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, roadways, concourses and other rooms and work areas.
- Empty ashtrays and urns.
- Collect and remove rubbish and trash to compactor; operate same.
- Sweep, power sweep and polish exterior surfaces, sidewalks, roadways, plazas, ramps, loading docks, etc.
- Clean and polish escalators, including glass panels.
- Transport, set-up and tear down furniture, easels, signs, receptacles and other event related materials, for meetings, exhibits, shows and various other functions.
- Pick up and distribute janitorial and lavatory supplies.
- Operate heavy equipment, such as but not limited to power scrubbers, payloaders, tractors, forklift trucks, workhorses, power sweepers, litter vacuums, scissor lifts, carpetreivers, automobiles, vans and pick-up trucks when required in the normal course of work.
- Dust or vacuum drapes and dust or wash venetian blinds.
- Operate pressing-washing equipment.
- High dust all areas above hand-high reach, utilizing scaffolds, up to 10 ft. Ladders, extension poles, cherry pickers, scissor lift.
- Operate snow removal equipment, plows, spreaders, blowers, shovels and brooms.
- Polish and service lavatories.
- Other related duties as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Availability for variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays is a must.
- Minimum 1 year of commercial or institutional cleaning experience (preferred).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand or walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive movements.
- Must be able to work safely with cleaning agents and equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Reasonable Accommodation:
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding/lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, height, weight, military status, veteran status, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and for religious observances and practices, consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.
Pay: $26.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Are you available to work at least one (1) day during the weekend and two (2) days during the week (including the weekend day)?
Work Location: In person
