Laborer

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD DEVELOPMENT CORP•New York, NY

21d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer works in the Property Management Department at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC), a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the Yard’s real estate developer and property manager on behalf of the City of New York. The role provides routine office and grounds cleaning necessary to maintain the premises, systems, buildings, physical structures, and appurtenances.

Requirements

Strong floor care experience, including stripping and waxing, with equipment such as a scrubber, side-by-side, or carpet extractor.
Experience operating a Kaivac machine.
Snow removal experience using equipment such as a blower, plow, or salt.
Detail cleaning experience, including low and high dusting.
3+ years of relevant work experience as a custodian, janitor, porter, or similar role.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to lift or move equipment and other heavy materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up for events, such as assembling or moving furniture.

Responsibilities

Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
Clean building floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Dispose of trash or waste materials.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power cleaning equipment.
Notify managers about the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Maintain lawns and shrubbery using mowers and trimmers.
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas using snowplows, snow blowers, or shovels, or spread snow-melting chemicals.
Set up and break down decorations, tables, chairs, scaffolding, and other items for meetings and events.
Move heavy furniture and equipment manually or using hand trucks.
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles as needed.
Prepare work sites as instructed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.