Jr. Botanical Garden Custodian

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

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a Junior Botanical Garden Custodian responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of public buildings, including setup and breakdown of events. This full-time position requires two years of relevant experience and involves physical work outdoors in various weather conditions. Benefits include vacation, health coverage, and a pension plan.

Benefits

15 Vacation Days

12 Paid Holidays

10 Sick Days

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining buildings.
• Ability to move 25 lbs and lift overhead.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of small public buildings.
• Perform office moves and event setup.
• Gather and dispose of refuse, including snow removal from walkways.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Safety enforcement

Job description

Application deadline for this job is June 20th, 2025 u00A0 Position Summary:u00A0 u00A0 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.u00A0 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. u00A0Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. u00A0 Specific Duties and Responsibilities: u00A0 u00A0 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.u00A0 u00A0 Requirements: u00A0 u00A0 2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining building in a large cultural institution or education facility. A satisfactory equivalent. u00A0 Physical Demands and Work Environment: u00A0 Ability to move 25lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. u00A0 Baseline Work Schedule: u00A0 The work schedule will be Friday - Tuesday, 10am - 6pm. u00A0 Salary: $39,044, *($44,901) *Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate.u00A0 If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years. u00A0 u00A0 Benefits: u00A0

• 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 atu00A0 [e-mail] .

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