Department: Building & Grounds
Title: Park Associate
Employment Type: Seasonal
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 8:00AM and 7:00PM
Position Summary
The Park Associate plays a key role in maintaining the New York Aquarium's campus, working as a 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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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 inquires, and ensuring a positive experience in line with WCS guest service standards
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications
• Ability to remain outdoors for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to frequently move objectives up to 35 pounds.
• Prior experience working in facilities or cleaning preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment a plus
• Reliable and Dependable
• Must work Weekends and all Holidays
Locations
• New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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