Janitor

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

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510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is looking for a Janitor that will be responsible for maintaining the overall general housekeeping of the hospital.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Sanitize clinic spaces, restrooms, and replace bathroom supplies
  • Dust, mop, and wipe daily staircases and hallways
  • Trash and medical waste disposal
  • Move furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, file cabinets) up to 50lbs
  • Provide support for inclement weather duties, including providing umbrella bags, setting up slip protection mats, and shoveling / salting the perimeter of building
  • Set up for events

Qualifications:

  • High School/GED
  • Janitorial Service Certificate of Education is a plus
  • Ability to read and understand signs and labels written in English
  • Some similar experience preferred
  • Ability to be flexible and able to perform more than one task at a time
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to operate tools and equipment used in janitorial work
  • Must have knowledge of proper use and care of mechanical cleaning equipment
  • Knowledge of OSHA and Safety requirements

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • 50% discount on veterinary care
  • Continuing education funds with rollover options
  • 403b matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

5 Openings/Shifts Available 

(2nd shift)

  • 3pm-11pm, Friday- Tuesday    [OFF Wednesday and Thursday]              
  • 3pm-11pm, Sunday – Thursday [OFF Friday and Saturday]
  • 3pm-11pm, Tuesday - Saturday [OFF Sunday and Monday]

 

(Floater Position)

  • covering all three shifts as needed.     

3rd shift

  • 11pm -7am Thursday-Monday [OFF Tuesday and Wednesday]

Part Time

  • 21 hours Housekeeper – Laundry service    Hours TBD  

 

Pay Range
$16.89$20.39 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers: 

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other. 

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.

Compensation (from employer):
Pay Range — 17 – 20 USD

About this role

Summary

Maintain hospital cleanliness, sanitize spaces, operate cleaning tools, support weather-related duties.

Job title

Janitor

Experience level

some experience preferred

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in New York City, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$16.89—$20.39 USD

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operation of cleaning equipmentknowledge of OSHA and safety requirementsability to read English signs and labels

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cleaningsanitizationequipment operationsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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