Cleaning Specialist (Temp)

Cleaning Specialist (Temp)


Company
Horizon Media, Inc.
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
19.23–26.44 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

This role reports to the Manager, Cleaning & Office Services. T he Cleaning Specialist’s main responsibilities are to keep the office and surrounding space in a clean orderly manner . This includes all pantries, conference rooms, event spaces , and furniture throughout the office. Additionally, the Cleaning Specialist will support events, including our Connects Team , with the set-up and breakdown of all meetings and events ( modify space/furniture as needed). This position will assist with providing the conference r oom s upplies as needed for catered events .

Main Duties and Responsibilities

3 5 % -
• Pantries to be cleaned frequently , especially after the breakfast and lunch rushes
• Review inventory and upkeep of catering pantries & storage closets, and notify the manager for restoration of supplies needed

3 5% -
• Conference rooms and available meeting spaces cleaned after each use
• Ensure supplies are readily available for events
• Set up, break down and clean-up after events

10 % - Glass in all entryways and conference rooms to be kept fingerprint- free

5 % - Furniture fronts in offices and cubicles should be wiped and cleaned weekly

5% - Dishwasher loaded, ran and unloaded, once or twice daily.

5% - All floors swept and vacuumed and high dusting when needed

5% - Assist with other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This person does not have any supervisory responsibilities .

Knowledge and Skills Required
• The candidate should have a high school diploma or its equivalent .
• 3-5 Years experience
• Exceptional communication within, between and among facilities services groups is very important . The ability to communicate to the employees he/she will be servicing is a must .
• The candidate should be proactive, resourceful and collaborative.

Certificates, licenses and registrations

T here are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

This role is a physical job and requires the person to be able to constantly move about the space as well as walk long distances each day.

Salary Range: $19.23 to $26.44 an hour. A successful applicant’s actual hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties , and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Base Pay

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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