Job Description
Job Description
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and Insurance.
We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations such as Healthcare of Tomorrow .
We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest.
Your role in helping us shape the future:
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Office Cleaner to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation at our corporate office in New York City. This role is essential to ensuring a safe, orderly, and professional environment for employees, clients, and guests.
Are you up to the challenge?
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Office Care & Sanitation: Clean, sanitize, and disinfect all office areas, desks, conference rooms, fixtures,, and countertops.
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Kitchen & Breakroom Upkeep: Disinfect kitchen countertops, cabinets and handles, tables, sink, and appliance exteriors; wipe down refrigerator, microwave, toasters, and coffee machines; clear and clean common eating surfaces.
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Waste & Recycling Management: Empty all office, desk-side, conference room, kitchen, and common area trash and recycling bins; replace liners and transport waste to building-designated disposal areas in accordance with NYC recycling guidelines.
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Surface Cleaning & Dusting: Dust and wipe down shared conference room tables , desks, handrails, door handles, glass walls and doors, light switches, and other high-touch points.
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Floor Care: Vacuum all carpeted areas, runners, and rugs; sweep and damp-mop tile and hard-surface flooring throughout the office suite.
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Inventory & Supplies: Monitor cleaning chemical levels, paper goods, and sanitizing supplies; notify office management when stock runs low to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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Security & Compliance: Ensure supply closets and office suites are securely locked at the conclusion of each shift; follow OSHA, building safety protocols, and proper chemical dilution/handling procedures at all times.
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Additional Duties: Handle additional cleaning projects as needed.