Facility Maintainer I or II

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC; United States; On-site; USD 43,500 - 52,400; Full time

Job summary

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC is seeking a Facility Maintainer to perform custodial maintenance duties across Central Park's public facilities. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to lift heavy loads, and experience with cleaning equipment.

The successful candidate will work full-time in person with a salary range of $43,500 – $52,500 based on experience. The role involves engaging with the public and ensuring maintenance standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated work experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial maintenance in public facilities.
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment.
• Engage courteously with members of the public.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Experience using cleaning equipment

Education

Four-year high school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Manager, Facilities Maintenance Department. Park Maintenance Status: Full time, Non-Exempt.

About the Central Park Conservancy

Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843‑acre park was the country's first purpose‑built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not‑for‑profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen an investment of over $1.6billion in the restoration of the park, which now hosts over 40million visitors a year. It employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100million. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the park to the Conservancy, which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and visitor experience.

Position

Working under the general supervision of the Foreperson of Park Maintenance, the Facility Maintainer performs custodial maintenance duties on all staff and numerous public facilities in Central Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial maintenance, including thorough cleaning throughout the day and regular deep cleaning, disinfecting, graffiti removal, replenishment of supplies, and monitoring and emptying interior trash in all visitor centers, public restrooms, staff locker rooms, restrooms and common areas
• Perform comprehensive floor cleaning and maintenance
• Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle, light or medium weight trucks, and standard and specialized cleaning/disinfecting equipment
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
• Make sure facilities are secure
• Perform all tasks in compliance with organization/division policies, procedures and protocols
• Successful completion of assigned training courses in the science of cleaning
• Support continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Notify supervisor regarding malfunctioning infrastructure or other repair needs, safety hazards, and Park patron quality of life issues
• Work cooperatively with staff throughout the organization
• Assist in preparation for special events as needed
• Demonstrate initiative and dependability
• Engage frequently and in a courteous, professional manner with members of the public
• Perform related work as assigned
• Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on park paths and facility entrances, and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards

Minimum Requirements

• A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience
• Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for the duration of employment

Additional Requirements for Assignment to Facility Maintainer II

• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience as described above is equivalent to 3 years’ experience
• Demonstrated competency of essential job functions
• Experience using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions
• CPC Internal Candidates – a satisfactory performance evaluation during each year of employment

Abilities Required

• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to understand verbal instructions
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays, and occasional overtime as needed
• Ability to lift 50lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Communication skills

Salary Range

Facility Maintainer I: $43,500 – $47,400 annually commensurate with experience.Facility Maintainer II: $44,500 – $52,500 annually commensurate with experience.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Central Park Conservancy’s work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all. Working closely with New York City partners, we always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park. In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.

Location

This position is in‑person (not a remote role).