Building and Grounds Associate, Aquarium

Job Description

Department: Building & Grounds
Title: Building & Grounds Associate
Employment Type: Temporary
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour
Reports To: Facilities Management/B & G Supervisor/ Team Leader
Schedule: Four to five days a week; weekends and holidays required
Hours: All staff will work a fixed schedule, with shifts available between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Position Summary: The Building and Grounds Associate plays a key role in maintaining the New York Aquarium’s campus, working as part of a large, dedicated team focused on keeping the Aquarium clean and welcoming. Each team member is responsible for a variety of tasks, including trash removal, vacuuming, window washing, sweeping, and maintaining the cleanliness of our planters, landscaping, and facilities throughout the campus.

• Ensure the cleanliness of Aquarium exhibits, buildings, Aqua theater and grounds, including windows, garbage areas, and bathroom facilities.
• Litter removal from our planters, parking lots and landscaping
• Assist with seating guests during Aqua Theater shows and support operations during demonstrations.
• Reporting needed repairs, damaged equipment and vandalism affecting exhibits.
• Complete additional cleaning tasks and assist other team members as needed.
• Set up and break down for Aquarium events, ensuring everything is ready and in order.
• Provide exceptional guest service by maintaining a general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience in line with WCS guest service standards.

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds frequently
• Previous experience working in facilities or cleaning preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment a plus
• Dependable and reliable
• Availability to work weekends and all holidays

• New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

$17.00/hour