Jr. Botanical Garden Custodian

2 weeks ago

New York, NY, United States New York Botanical Garden Full time

Application deadline for this position is December 15th, 2025.

Position Summary:

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 cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering, and disposing of refuse; cleaning and removing snow from walkways. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Specific Duties S. Responsibilities:

Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of small public buildings, performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering, and disposing of refuse, cleaning, and removing snow from walkways.

Qualifications:

  • 2 years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining buildings in a large culture institution or education facility.
  • A satisfactory equivalent.
Physical Demands &. Work Environment:

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

Baseline Work Schedule:

Thursday-Monday, 10am-6pm with Tuesday and Wednesday as regular days off.

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 [email protected]

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