Job Description

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across dining halls for Columbia University campus.

Porter

New York, Campus Services, Full Time. Opening on: Jul 15 2026

Job Type: Support Staff – Union. Bargaining Unit: 1199 Cafeteria Workers. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Hours Per Week: 40. Standard Work Schedule: Saturday – Tuesday, 5:00pm – 3:00am. Building: Uris. Salary Range: $21.00 – $22.92

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. We have an immediate opening for a Porter. Porters clean and maintain different areas of the Dining Halls, including but not limited to, kitchens, dining rooms, dish rooms, and basements.

Responsibilities

  • Washes dishes, pots, and pans.
  • Shampoos rugs.
  • Cleans and washes floors and walls.
  • Uses equipment such as, but not limited to, dish washing machines, rug shampoo machines, and pot washing machines.
  • Assists other employees in the performance of their jobs, as directed by responsible supervisors, using the necessary equipment in the performance of these jobs.
  • Observe safety standards and practices.
  • Performs related duties as required or assigned with job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma and/or the equivalent is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Washes dishes, pots, and pans, Cleans and washes floors and walls, Shampoos rugs, Assists other employees as directed, Observe safety standards and practices