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Part Time Custodial Assistant
Vision
To be the botanical garden noted for presentation
of plants as unique expressions of cultural traditions.
Mission
The Queens Botanical Garden, a living museum serving
the most ethnically diverse county in the United States,
is committed to presenting collections,
education and research initiatives and programs
that demonstrate environmental stewardship,
promote sustainability and celebrate
the rich cultural connections between people and plants
The Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is a private non-profit cultural institution located on 39 acres of New York City public land in Flushing, New York. The Garden serves nearly 300,000 visitors each year; a visitor survey reveals that 75% of all visitors speak a language other than English at home. This fact underscores the importance of the cultural vision and the challenges and opportunities QBG faces daily in creating programs, exhibits and landscapes that serve the needs of one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. The Garden has committed itself to addressing the complex and ever changing needs of its diverse community and to being the place where people, plants and cultures meet.
The Part-Time Custodial Assistant reports to the Supervisor on Duty and/or the Senior Custodian and will, under supervision, utilize “green cleaning” procedures to clean Garden public restrooms, buildings and grounds.
Typical tasks will include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining cleanliness of public and staff restrooms.
- Washing or damp-mopping.
- Vacuuming carpets, sweeping floors & stairways.
- Dusting and cleaning offices and meeting spaces.
- Cleaning glass doors & windows.
- Removing debris and litter from grounds.
- Set up and break down of tables and chairs.
Position Requirements:
Applicant must be physically able to perform the above duties.
Desired Qualifications:
- Valid Drivers License
- Bilingual/Multilingual preferred
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
To apply, send letter and résumé to Human Resources Manager, Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355 or e-mail hr@queensbotanical.org. |
