Part - Time Cleaner Needed ($20/hr, Flexible Hours) - Elmont, New York, US
Company
Shift
Location
Elmont, NY (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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via Talent.com
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Job Description
Role Overview
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We're looking for people in the NYC area to record themselves doing normal household activities using their phone and a lightweight head-mounted strap that we provide. This data helps improve household robotic systems.
Example Activities
Examples of activities you may be asked to record include:
• Cooking a meal
• Folding laundry
• Cleaning and tidying up
• Organizing drawers, shelves, or items around the house
• Picking up, moving, and sorting objects
What We Provide
• $20/hour pay
• A lightweight recording strap
• Flexible scheduling — record from home on your own time
• Automatic upload through our app
• Privacy protection, including automatic face blurring for anyone who may appear in the video
About You
• Be based in the New York City area.
• Possess a smartphone with a wide-angle camera (0.5x) and internet access.
• Be comfortable doing normal light household activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Be available for one paid 30-minute online training session. xklufbp
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We're looking for people in the NYC area to record themselves doing normal household activities using their phone and a lightweight head-mounted strap that we provide. This data helps improve household robotic systems.
Example Activities
Examples of activities you may be asked to record include:
• Cooking a meal
• Folding laundry
• Cleaning and tidying up
• Organizing drawers, shelves, or items around the house
• Picking up, moving, and sorting objects
What We Provide
• $20/hour pay
• A lightweight recording strap
• Flexible scheduling — record from home on your own time
• Automatic upload through our app
• Privacy protection, including automatic face blurring for anyone who may appear in the video
About You
• Be based in the New York City area.
• Possess a smartphone with a wide-angle camera (0.5x) and internet access.
• Be comfortable doing normal light household activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Be available for one paid 30-minute online training session. xklufbp
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States as of 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
How many hours per week and what leave benefits apply to cleaning staff under federal law in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor lists no formal education requirement for cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-6 months of prior experience. Background checks are mandatory for 78 percent of janitorial contracts under federal facility standards.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through official U.S. government channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and a valid Social Security card to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as of 2026. A state-issued photo ID and proof of address dated within 30 days are also required for most federal contractor positions. No application fee is permitted under DOL rules.
