Jr. Botanical Garden Custodian

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Junior Botanical Garden Custodian to support cleaning, maintenance and safety across small campus buildings. Under supervision you will perform routine tasks, setup and breakdowns for events, and ensure a clean, safe environment for visitors and staff.

Requirements include 2 years of full-time cleaning experience in a large cultural or educational setting; physical ability to lift 25 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time cleaning and maintenance experience in a large cultural institution or educational facility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain small public buildings; perform tasks such as sweeping, mopping, high speed buffing, waxing, carpet cleaning, power washing, and snow removal; assist with office moves and event setup/breakdown.

Job description

Application deadline

for this position is October 22nd, 2026.

Position Summary

The Junior Botanical Garden Custodian, under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility, which may entail supervision in cleaning, maintaining and enforcing safety requirements in one or more small buildings. Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as office moves, setup and breakdowns of tents, chairs and tables, sweeping, dusting, mopping, high speed buffing, waxing carpet cleaning by bonnet, cold and hot water extraction, power washing, gathering and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walkways.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as office moves, setup and breakdowns of tents, chairs and tables, sweeping, dusting, mopping, high speed buffing, waxing carpet cleaning by bonnet, cold and hot water extraction, power washing, gathering and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walkways.

Requirements

2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining building in a large cultural institution or education facility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to move 25lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Baseline Work Schedule

• Thursday to Monday, 10 AM- 6PM Regular Days Off: Tuesday and Wednesday

Salary

• $39,044, *($44,901)
• *Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [e-mail].