Custodian

Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation•New York, NY

34d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a full-time Custodian. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Brooklyn Bridge Park. With our established organizational mission, vision, and values, the custodian provides 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). The regular work shift is Thursday - Monday, 3pm – midnight.

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 team 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.
Demonstrated comfort using cellphones and radios to communicate with supervisors and stay up to speed on department tasks and updates.
Perform other duties as required in the scope of the job and as designated by Operations Management.

Benefits

403B (retirement plan)
Defined Benefit Plan (company-funded retirement)
Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
Sick days (12)
Paid holidays/float days (17 days annually)
FMLA and other paid leaves (based on eligibility)
Tuition and professional development reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life, and Long-term Disability Insurance
BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food markets, and other eateries
Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and more!