Seasonal Facilities Associate

Uncommon Goods•New York, NY

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Goods is hiring Seasonal Facilities Associates to perform janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, and basic facilities maintenance at its Brooklyn headquarters and warehouse. This is a hands-on, physically active role in a large, multi-floor warehouse and office building. Associates clean and maintain warehouse floors and aisles, restrooms, break rooms, common areas, and office spaces across three floors. The position is fully onsite in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Current shifts may be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with approximately 24–40 hours per week depending on business needs. Beginning in November, operating hours expand, and shifts may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM. Weekend shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays, may be required during peak season; candidates with weekend availability are strongly preferred. Seasonal schedules and weekly hours may change based on warehouse volume and business needs. The role suits dependable, thorough candidates who are comfortable with physical work, take initiative when areas need attention, and understand the importance of maintaining clean and safe spaces in a busy warehouse.

Requirements

Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, warehouse cleaning, or facilities maintenance is preferred but not required.
Comfort cleaning restrooms, warehouse areas, break rooms, offices, and other shared spaces.
Ability to use or learn to use floor scrubbers, commercial vacuums, mops, cleaning tools, and other custodial equipment.
Ability to safely use cleaning products and follow instructions for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Ability to work independently and complete assigned cleaning tasks with limited supervision.
Ability to move between multiple floors and work areas throughout the day.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in an active warehouse environment where temperatures may vary.
Ability to adjust priorities when urgent cleaning or facilities needs arise.
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and other teams.
Dependability, thoroughness, initiative, and comfort with physical work.
Weekend availability is strongly preferred; weekend shifts may be required during peak season.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Porter, Custodian, Cleaner, Janitor, Housekeeper, or Facilities/Maintenance Technician; experience is preferred but not required.
Experience using a cardboard baler, floor scrubber, or other commercial cleaning equipment.
Experience with basic plumbing, repairs, or general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors and surfaces throughout the building.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, common areas, offices, warehouse floors, and warehouse aisles.
Clean restroom toilets, sinks, floors, fixtures, and other surfaces regularly.
Restock restroom and break room supplies, including paper products, soap, and cleaning or sanitation supplies.
Collect trash, cardboard, and recycling from warehouse, office, and common areas and transport materials to designated disposal areas.
Operate a cardboard baler when trained and assigned.
Operate commercial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums.
Clean spills, debris, and other materials from warehouse floors and work areas.
Keep warehouse aisles, walkways, entrances, and common areas clear and safe.
Perform basic facilities and maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and addressing minor clogged drains.
Identify and report spills, damaged equipment, maintenance issues, and workplace safety hazards.
Safely use and store cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Follow workplace safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
Move between floors and work areas throughout the shift based on cleaning and facilities needs.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks independently and respond to additional cleaning needs as they arise.