What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp?
Job title: Custodial laborer
Department: Property Management
Reports to: Property Management Supervisor
Employment status: Non-exempt
Union status: Local 3
Summary
The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.
Custodial laborers provide routine office and grounds cleaning necessary in maintaining the premises, various systems, buildings, physical structures and appurtenances.
Areas of Responsibility
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms
- Clean building floors & walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Dispose of trash or waste materials
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power cleaning equipment
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Maintain lawns and shrubbery using mowers and trimmers
- Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals
- Set up and breakdown decorations, tables, chairs, scaffolding, etc. for meetings and events
- Move heavy furniture and equipment either manually or by using hand trucks
- Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation
- Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles as needed
- Prepares work sites as instructed
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- 1 years of relevant work experience as a custodian, janitor, porter, etc.
- Valid drivers license required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
