Laborer

BROOKLYN NAVY YARD DEVELOPMENT CORP•New York, NY

130d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow. Custodial laborers provide routine office and grounds cleaning necessary in maintaining the premises, various systems, buildings, physical structures and appurtenances.

Requirements

Strong floor care experience, including stripping & waxing, with use of equipment such as a scrubber, side-by-side, carpet extractor, etc.
Experience operating a Kaivac machine
Snow removal experience using equipment such as a blower, plow, salt, etc.
Detail cleaning experience, including low and high dusting
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work weekends and evenings (until 11pm) as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up for events, such as assembling or moving furniture, preferred
1+ years of relevant work experience as a custodian, janitor, porter, etc.

Responsibilities

Service, clean, and supply restrooms
Clean building floors & 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 concerning 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 snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals
Set up and breakdown decorations, tables, chairs, scaffolding, etc. for meetings and events
Move heavy furniture and equipment either manually or by using hand trucks
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation
Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles as needed
Prepares work sites as instructed
Perform other job-related duties as assigned