Icahn Maintenance Worker

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Free parking onsite

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. seeks an Icahn Stadium Maintenance Worker to support year-round maintenance and operations at Icahn Stadium and Randall’s Island Park. You will assist with events, light repairs, and custodial tasks in a dynamic venue environment.

The role requires on-site work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a fluctuating event-based schedule. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, free parking onsite, and commuter benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in all weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in maintenance or custodial work.
• Detail-oriented with strong cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, operation, and breakdown of events at Icahn Stadium.
• Assist with stadium cleaning, custodial duties, and light repairs.
• Perform general park maintenance and coordination with departments.
• Manage equipment, keep it secure and maintained, assist with staff training.
• Engage with park patrons in a friendly, helpful manner.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Custodial skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical labor

Detail-oriented

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Small equipment operation

Blowers / cleaning equipment

Job description

Job: Icahn Stadium Maintenance Worker (1)

Department: Icahn Stadium

Job Type: Full-time; Year-Round; 40 hours per week; nights, weekends and holidays required, overtime when required; Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $23.50-$25.50/hour

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision insurance, free life insurance, paid time off, free parking onsite, commuter benefits, etc.)

Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Icahn Stadium Maintenance Worker is responsible for supporting the year-round maintenance, upkeep and operations of Icahn Stadium and Randall’s Island Park grounds. The Maintenance Worker will report to the Director and Manager of Icahn Stadium and work with other members of the department. In addition to general maintenance and custodial responsibilities, this position is responsible for supporting all events and activities held at Icahn Stadium. The Icahn Stadium Maintenance Worker is required to work on-site, both indoors and outdoors and must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and a fluctuating schedule based on the event calendar. The Maintenance Worker will work collaboratively with other departments to assist with general park maintenance, custodial work, events and other needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the preparation, operation and breakdown of all events held at Icahn Stadium including but not limited to track and field meets, soccer matches and practices, other athletic events, community events, etc.
• Assist with event-related needs throughout the stadium, including equipment setup and breakdown, seating and venue preparation, cleaning and custodial support, and other operational needs before, during, and after events.
• Work with the Director and Manager of Icahn Stadium and the other members of the department to perform light repair and maintenance work throughout Icahn Stadium, its surrounding areas and the general park and its facilities.
• Perform general custodial and cleaning duties including, but not limited to, cleaning dirt accumulation and debris from monuments/structures, graffiti removal, picking up litter, and raking debris.
• Assist with event set-up and clean-up, as needed for RIPA programming and staff events.
• Provide occasional guidance and training to seasonal staff members.
• Keep the Director and Manager of Icahn Stadium informed regarding projects and tasks, flagging potential issues.
• Operate hand tools and small equipment such as blowers, and motorized equipment
• Ensure all equipment is secure and well-maintained, including performing minor repairs to equipment and machinery.
• Interact with park patrons with a welcoming and friendly demeanor.
• Assist other departments, when needed.
• Other general tasks as assigned.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work in all types of weather, under strenuous conditions.
• Ability to work holidays, evenings, weekends and a fluctuating schedule.
• Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in maintenance/custodial work.
• Detail-oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and environment.

RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.