On-Call Vacation Replacement Cleaner

On-Call Vacation Replacement Cleaner


Company
New York City School Support Services (Public)
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via New York City School Support Services (Public) Career Opportunities - EPAY Hire

Job Description
On-Call Vacation Replacement Cleaner

Position Summary:

The New York City School Support Service provides custodial support to the New York City Public Schools. Our goal is to provide these services professionally to ensure each public school facility meets every child’s needs.

Under direct supervision, cleaners perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks. Cleaners are responsible for the cleanliness of a section of a school building and care of outside grounds assigned to them, and during school recesses, may perform unskilled maintenance tasks.

Reports to: Custodian Engineer or designated supervisor

START DATE: Earliest April 15, 2026

Responsibilities
β€’ Empties waste baskets and removes trash, dusts, handles towels and other cleaning supplies, washes walls, windows and blackboards, and assists in transporting supplies and equipment.
β€’ Sweeps, mops, waxes, strips, seals, finishes and polishes floors using related equipment as required.
β€’ Steam-cleans, shampoos and vacuums carpets.
β€’ Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
β€’ Sets up, arranges and removes furniture for special affairs.
β€’ Secures windows and doors after cleaning assigned areas.
β€’ Mows and trims lawns and shrubbery, rakes leaves, removes snow and ice, and clears debris from school grounds
β€’ Requisitions, receives, and distributes building cleaning supplies, equipment and materials.
β€’ Keeps tools, equipment and work area clean and in good condition.
β€’ Paints areas not requiring specific painting skills and/or knowledge.
β€’ Assists other school custodial staff as required.
β€’ Responds to emergencies.
β€’ Maintains knowledge of Department of Education, Department of Buildings, Environmental Protection Agency, Fire Department of New York, codes and protocols.
β€’ Performs related work.

Qualification Requirements

There are no formal educational or experience requirements.

Preferred

Six months to one year experience in the area of facility janitorial cleaning.

Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals. Knowledge of use and cleaning of power equipment.

EEO Statement:

NYCSSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. NYCSSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NYCSSS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Statement: Per New York State Law, NYCSSS will NOT seek any past salary history from any applicant or job candidate. NYCSSS holds the right to inquire about an applicant or job candidate salary expectations for any NYCSSS advertised job, position and/or role.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Q What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
Q What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
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Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
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