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Jr. Botanical Garden Custodian

Bronx, New York, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Nov 2025

💰 $39,044/yr

About the role

Application deadline for this position is November 25th, 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 HR@nybg.org.

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans