Cleaner I (Nights)

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Cleaner I (Nights)

Position Number M01540

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 40

Department Facilities Operations LC

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

The Cleaner I (N) position provides dedicated overnight custodial coverage for McMahon Hall, a 24/7 residential facility at the Lincoln Center Campus. The position maintains sanitation and cleanliness across high-traffic residential spaces, including laundry facilities, elevators, common-area restrooms, event venues, and shared lounges. The role also supports waste management, routine floor and carpet maintenance, and building-specific operational requests.

Schedule:

Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Monday – Wednesday: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Essential Functions

Cleans and sanitizes dormitories, common areas, restrooms, laundry rooms, elevators, classrooms, event spaces, offices, and other assigned University spaces.

Performs waste collection, removal, recycling, and replacement of waste receptacles as required.

Performs routine floor and carpet cleaning and maintenance using appropriate custodial equipment.

Cleans and maintains high-use and shared spaces to provide safe and sanitary conditions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Operates custodial equipment, including floor machines, vacuums, power washers, and other cleaning equipment as assigned.

Provides setup, relocation, and other custodial support for University operations and events as needed.

Performs snow and ice removal, including shoveling and related winter-weather duties, as required.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED .

Six (6) months to one year of prior cleaning experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Must be able to read English and follow written instructions.

Knowledge of general cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance, including standard use of power washers, stand-up vacuums, and backpack vacuums.

Knowledge of effective and safe usage of all floor machines.

Knowledge of handheld tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $2,656.80

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $2,656.80

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,125.60

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $2,125.60

Union Affiliation Local 810

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number M139P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Posting Date 10/07/2026

Special Instructions

FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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