Custodian (seasonal)
About The Position
Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire full-time Seasonal Custodians. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, the custodians are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Brooklyn Bridge Park. With our established organizational mission, vision, and values, the custodians provide cleaning services with the goal of enhancing the experience of our visitors. Work involves cleaning restrooms, removing trash, maintaining floors, snow and ice removal, and cleaning all general spaces. This is primarily an outdoor position in all weather conditions (BBP provides protective weather gear including uniforms, jackets, and sun/rain protection for staff).
Requirements
- Hardworking, self-motivated, and dedicated to the details.
- Comfortable working independently or with a team.
- Adept at balancing multiple projects and tasks.
- Flexible and solutions oriented.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Physically able to stand and walk most of the day and lift 40+ pounds on a regular basis.
- Strong communication skills and basic computer and cellphone knowledge.
- Ability to work shifting schedules (seasonally), overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in custodial maintenance and/or park setting preferred.
- Experience using custodial equipment such as leaf blowers, string trimmers, buffer machines, etc.
Responsibilities
- Act in a general custodial capacity throughout the park including emptying trash/recycling cans, picking up any debris, and maintaining the cleanliness of restrooms and surfaces.
- Work with the maintenance and horticulture teams to perform all snow and ice removal.
- Remove graffiti and report any damaged or broken park features to a supervisor.
- Remove leaves, weeds, and debris from roadways, pathways, promenades, and sidewalks.
- Report any rule enforcement needs to the Park Enforcement Police (PEP) and park supervision.
- Provide support with the set-up and breakdown of public programs and events including folding tables, chairs, barricades, or other objects, as assigned.
- Provide positive customer service to park visitors, including answering questions and conveying park information.
- Stay up to speed on department tasks and updates, using cellphones and radios to communicate with supervisors.
- Perform other duties as required in the scope of the job and as designated by Operations Management.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food markets, and other eateries
- Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
