Park Facilities Worker

Battery Park City Authority • New York, NY

6d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Facilities Worker is responsible for providing daily hands-on physical labor required to keep all Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) land sites and structures clean, safe and operable.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous maintenance and/or construction experience is required.
• A valid US Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to work independently and exhibit good judgment
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Must be able to interact with all levels of staff and the public in a courteous manner
• Must be willing and able to perform physical labor outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties for park sites and structures by mobilizing the skill, physical capability, tools, and supplies needed to perform the following tasks: Collect and dispose of all debris as a result of daily park usage, special events, or specific work; Manual and mechanical sweeping and washing of hard surfaces; Graffiti and sticker removal; Clean and replace supplies in public restrooms; Clean and rake sand areas in playgrounds; Sweep, mop, strip, wax, dust, vacuum, clean, and perform other related janitorial services; Cleaning operations at all BPCP sites, such as the Tribeca Bridge and Rector Bridge; Snow and ice removal, including the use of snow shovels, ice breakers, snow blowers, and salt spreaders on an emergency and non-emergency basis; Unload maintenance deliveries; Use protective equipment such as face masks, protective gloves, hard hats and goggles to maintain compliance with OSHA safety requirement
• Able to safely and effectively operate the following types of tools and equipment without posing risks to oneself, coworkers, and/or the public: Vehicles such as electric trucks and bicycles; Cleaning equipment such as pressure washers; Gasoline powered equipment such as leaf blowers; Hand tools including shovels, brooms, dust pans, weeding knives, etc.
• Able to interact with the public as well as staff at Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) in a polite and friendly manner
• Assist trades when needed in performing maintenance tasks such as but not limited to: Painting and paint removal through manual and/or mechanical means; Masonry repairs such as cobblestone, hex pavers, caulking, concrete patching, minor stonework repair, and general weatherproofing
• Perform periodic kitchen and lunchroom cleanup on a rotational basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED