Jr. Botanical Garden Custodian, 4pm - 12am Shift Job at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

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  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Bronx, NY

Job Description

Application deadline for this job is January 13th, 2025

 

Position Summary: 

 

The Junior Botanical Garden Custodian, under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility, which may entail supervision in cleaning, maintaining and enforcing safety requirements. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, restroom and office cleaning, gathering and disposing of refuse, cleaning and removing snow from walkways. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

 

Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBG’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and helps to build and maintain an inclusive organization culture throughout the institution.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, vacuuming mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse, set up for events, collect debris throughout Garden property; cleaning and removing snow from walkways.

 

Requirements: 

 

2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining building in a large cultural institution or education facility.

A satisfactory equivalent.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 

Ability to move 25lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

 

Baseline Work Schedule:

 

The work schedule will be Monday - Friday 4pm - 12am with Saturday and Sunday as regular days off.

 

Salary: $37,816, *($43,488)

*Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate.  If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years. 

 

Benefits: 

  • 15 Vacation Days
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days
  • Health Coverage
  • 401K
  • Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans 

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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