Custodian

Little Island’s Custodians are essential members of the Park Operations team, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the park and its facilities. In addition to the park’s beautiful outdoor spaces, Little Island also features performance venues, public restrooms, indoor meeting rooms, staff and artist areas, food carts, and various equipment. Custodians work collaboratively across departments, jumping in to solve problems, addressing park needs, and proactively communicating concerns to park leadership. Their work is vital in fostering welcoming and memorable experiences for visitors. The Park Operations department includes a diverse team of Park Supervisors, Custodians, Facilities Staff, Horticulturists, and Administrators, all committed to the daily operations of the park. Custodians report directly to the Park Operations Manager.

As a Custodian at Little Island, you’ll be a part of a collaborative team that is deeply passionate about creating and maintaining a beautiful and welcoming public space. You’ll have the opportunity to work in an inspiring outdoor environment, directly contributing to the park’s cleanliness, safety, and overall experience of its visitors. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in park maintenance, event support, and park operations, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on a vibrant community space that brings joy to people from all backgrounds.

About the Role

• Hourly Rate: $23.00
• Position Type: This is a temporary position. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.
• Employment Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time and Part-Time
• Schedule Expectations: Flexible, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work Environment: Onsite at Little Island
• Onboarding Days: March 6 & 7, 2025
• Employment Duration: March 9, 2025 – September 28, 2025 (Full-Time) or November 2, 2025 (Part-Time)

What You’ll Do

• Clean and maintain the park, including all paths, performance spaces, public restrooms, indoor staff and artist areas, and other facilities.
• Monitor trash receptacles, replace trash bags, and transport waste to designated pick-up areas for removal by external services.
• Work closely with the Park Operations team to remove snow, ice, leaves, and debris, using the provided equipment.
• Report damage to the park or facilities and any hazards through the appropriate channels.
• Set up and break down park furniture (tables, chairs, stanchions, etc.) for public events or to prepare for inclement weather.
• Assist the Facilities team with maintenance tasks as needed.
• Welcome visitors to the park, provide information about park features, horticulture, and programming.
• Track and manage cleaning supplies, communicate restocking needs to the administrative team, and ensure supplies are replenished when deliveries arrive.
• Perform other tasks related to park operations as assigned.

What You Bring

• Understanding of proper cleaning and sanitation techniques and products.
• A proven track record of being dependable, on time, and exercising sound judgment.
• Experience prioritizing safety while completing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Experience with or willingness to learn to operate equipment such as power washers, leaf blowers, and snow blowers.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and perform physical tasks in various weather conditions, including light rain, summer heat, and direct sunlight.
• Ability to lift or transport objects up to 50 lbs.
• Possession of an OSHA 10 or 30 certification is preferred; willingness to complete OSHA 10 training is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Benefits and Perks

Full-Time, Temporary

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (available first day of month after hire date)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Part-Time, Temporary

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.