Department: Building and Grounds
Title: Building and Grounds Associate
Employment Type: Temporary
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $16:00 per hour
Reports To: Full –Time Management / Team Leader
Schedule: Four to five days a week; must work weekends and all holidays.
Hours: Vary, depending on weather and guest attendance.
Hourly scheduling is subject to change depending on the needs of the Aquarium and management.
Position Summary
The Building and Grounds Associate maintains the New York Aquarium by performing a few tasks as part of a crew or alone.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Aquarium exhibits, buildings and grounds in all areas (Window, Garbage ETC ) Also sweeping the ramp, leading up to the boardwalk, sweeping around the 4d theater, and check the bushes for trash
• Responsible for the upkeep of the stands of the Aqua Theater
• Responsible for seating the public during Aqua Theater shows and working in the stands throughout demonstrations
• Responsible to report destroyed equipment or any vandalism to exhibits.
• Responsible for setups and break down on all Aquarium events.
• Responsible for maintaining comfort station and emptying trash cans
• Providing excellent service to guests, including maintaining general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering questions, and finding ways to create a great guest experience, in accordance with WCS standards of guest service.
Qualifications
• Ability to remain outdoors for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to frequently move objectives up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience using ground tools preferred.
• Knowledge of window cleaning a plus
• Reliable and Dependable
• Must work Weekends and all Holiday’s
Locations
• New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)