Custodian

Jimmy Jazz; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hicks Nurseries is seeking a Custodial Staff Member for a part-time, year-round role with a flexible schedule. Expect 10 to 20 hours per week, weekends required, at Hicks Nurseries on Long Island.

Responsibilities include cleaning assigned areas (bathrooms, offices, break rooms, store areas), restocking supplies, emptying trash/recycling, and maintaining the coffee machine. Must communicate in English and stay detail-oriented while prioritizing tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize projects.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas in a timely manner following procedures.
• Maintain bathrooms, offices, break rooms, store areas, etc.
• Use tools and supplies economically for each task.
• Advise manager when supplies are running low.
• Empty trash and recycling cans and dispose properly.
• Maintain coffee machine and replenish coffee/filters daily.

Skills

Effective Communication

English Proficiency

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Description

Hicks Nurseries is the largest garden center on Long Island! We are seeking a Custodial Staff Member to join our team.

This is a part-time year around position with a flexible schedule. 10 to 20 hours a week. Weekends required.

Essential Functions:

• Clean all assigned areas, while following established procedures in a timely manner
• Areas: bathrooms, offices, break rooms, store areas, etc.
• Use tools and supplies, economically for each task
• Advise manager when supplies are running low
• Empty garbage, trash, and recycling cans
• Remove and deposit garbage, trash, and recycling from assigned areas to appropriate receptacles
• Maintain coffee machine in employee lunchroom
• Replenish coffee and filters daily

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Detailed oriented and ability to prioritize projects.

Work Requirements:

• Near constant physical activity required, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, squeezing, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 25 lbs. occasionally.

Summary

• Team focus
• Indoor and outdoor activities including in greenhouse locations with fans and other cooling devices, but without air conditioning; the temperature in warm-weather seasons can reach 95+ degrees at times; outdoor work can take place in winter