Junior Custodian

Job Overview

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi‑disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. The Facilities team seeks a Junior Custodian to maintain a clean environment for staff, artists, patrons, and guests.

• Heavy and light cleaning and high dusting of offices, movie theaters, public spaces, restrooms, sidewalks and building exteriors
• Snow removal and operation of snow blowers
• Moving heavy objects
• Operate floor maintenance equipment such as buffers, shampooers, burnishers, etc.
• Receive and respond to all service request calls during the shift
• Process electronic work orders and other documentation assigned
• Attend job‑related skills and safety training as scheduled by the Academy
• Preservation and safekeeping of all custodial materials and equipment

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts
• Two years of custodial experience with floor maintenance equipment
• Able to do excessive walking, lifting, stairs and ladder climbing
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force
• Demonstrated ability to operate all equipment currently in use
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, and operating and maintenance procedures
• Appropriate written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, etc.)
• Ability to multi‑task while working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to calmly interact with patrons/employees
• Willingness to handle shifting task priorities

The salary for this role is $37,440 per year, paid in accordance with the BAM/DC37 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position is full‑time and non‑exempt and eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan opportunities (including a 401(k) and pension plan), and access to BAM programming.

Schedule:

3PM – 12AM, Wednesday/Thursday off (subject to change). This role involves administrative work with light physical exertion.

BAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes historic institutional practices that have created non‑inclusive environments and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms.