Fordham University
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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.
Position Details Title of Position: Cleaner I Position Number: M00740 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 Reporting to the Supervisor of Lincoln Center Campus and Facilities Operations, the Cleaner I provides cleaning and portering services throughout the University complex. This position requires work hours Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Essential Functions
Provides cleaning and portering services in both academic and residential University buildings.
Removes recyclables and trash in accordance with University procedures.
Delivers mail in the buildings.
Rearranges furniture and performs move jobs when requested.
Keeps building entrances and perimeters clear of snow, ice, leaves, garbage, and other debris as needed.
Must sign in and out for all keys.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of six months of prior cleaning experience.
Must be able to read and follow written instructions in English.
Knowledge of general cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance, including standard use of power washers, stand-up vacuums & backpack vacuums.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Minimum biweekly salary for internal applicants with 3 or more years of service: $2,520.80 Maximum biweekly salary for internal applicants with 3 or more years of service: $2,520.80 Minimum biweekly salary for new employees: $2,016.80 Maximum biweekly salary for new employees: $2,016.80
Benefits 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.
Union Affiliation Local 810
Posting Information Posting Number: M127P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Date: 12/09/2025 Start Date: ASAP
Application 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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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.
Position Details Title of Position: Cleaner I Position Number: M00740 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 Reporting to the Supervisor of Lincoln Center Campus and Facilities Operations, the Cleaner I provides cleaning and portering services throughout the University complex. This position requires work hours Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Essential Functions
Provides cleaning and portering services in both academic and residential University buildings.
Removes recyclables and trash in accordance with University procedures.
Delivers mail in the buildings.
Rearranges furniture and performs move jobs when requested.
Keeps building entrances and perimeters clear of snow, ice, leaves, garbage, and other debris as needed.
Must sign in and out for all keys.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of six months of prior cleaning experience.
Must be able to read and follow written instructions in English.
Knowledge of general cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance, including standard use of power washers, stand-up vacuums & backpack vacuums.
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Minimum biweekly salary for internal applicants with 3 or more years of service: $2,520.80 Maximum biweekly salary for internal applicants with 3 or more years of service: $2,520.80 Minimum biweekly salary for new employees: $2,016.80 Maximum biweekly salary for new employees: $2,016.80
Benefits 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.
Union Affiliation Local 810
Posting Information Posting Number: M127P Number of Vacancies: 1 Posting Date: 12/09/2025 Start Date: ASAP
Application 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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