Assistant Botanical Garden Custodian

New York Botanical Garden•Bronx, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in supervising the cleaning, maintaining, and enforcing of safety requirements in Garden buildings, and immediate grounds, or in a larger building in supervising custodial employees on an assigned shift; performs related work.

Requirements

Strong supervisory ability, good judgment, good interpersonal skills
At least two years of experience as a Junior Botanical Garden Custodian
Three years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining in a cultural institution; of satisfactory equivalent.
Must be able to work daytime, evening, weekends and holidays.
Driver’s License Required
Ability to move 50lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Garden buildings, and supervision of a number of custodial employees performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse, cleaning walks and snow removal.
Inspects building and grounds to note general conditions necessity for repairs, efficient, economy and quality of work performance, and proper use, cleanliness and storage of tools.
Arranges for moving of furniture and equipment.
Assists in the preparation of special events.
Enforces safety requirements and protects the building and grounds from vandalism.
Aids in the training of newly appointed custodial employee and in the preparation or work schedules; investigates and adjusts complaints about service and personnel.
Keeps inventories, prepares reports on work activities, accidents and unusual conditions.