Park Facilities Worker

The Park Facilities Worker is responsible for providing daily hands-on physical labor required to keep all Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) land sites and structures clean, safe and operable.

Essential Duties:

• Perform janitorial duties for park sites and structures by mobilizing the skill, physical capability, tools, and supplies needed to perform the following tasks:
  • Collect and dispose of all debris as a result of daily park usage, special events, or specific work
  • Manual and mechanical sweeping and washing of hard surfaces
  • Graffiti and sticker removal
  • Clean and replace supplies in public restrooms
  • Clean and rake sand areas in playgrounds
  • Sweep, mop, strip, wax, dust, vacuum, clean, and perform other related janitorial services
  • Cleaning operations at all BPCP sites, such as the Tribeca Bridge and Rector Bridge
  • Snow and ice removal, including the use of snow shovels, ice breakers, snow blowers, and salt spreaders on an emergency and non-emergency basis
  • Unload maintenance deliveries
  • Use protective equipment such as face masks, protective gloves, hard hats and goggles to maintain compliance with OSHA safety requirement
• Able to safely and effectively operate the following types of tools and equipment without posing risks to oneself, coworkers, and/or the public:
  • Vehicles such as electric trucks and bicycles
  • Cleaning equipment such as pressure washers
  • Gasoline powered equipment such as leaf blowers
  • Hand tools including shovels, brooms, dust pans, weeding knives, etc.
• Able to interact with the public as well as staff at Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) in a polite and friendly manner
• Assist trades when needed in performing maintenance tasks such as but not limited to:
  • Painting and paint removal through manual and/or mechanical means
  • Masonry repairs such as cobblestone, hex pavers, caulking, concrete patching, minor stonework repair, and general weatherproofing
• Perform periodic kitchen and lunchroom cleanup on a rotational basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. Previous maintenance and/or construction experience is required. 
• A valid US Driver’s License is required.

Skills:

• Must be able to work independently and exhibit good judgment
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Must be able to interact with all levels of staff and the public in a courteous manner

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to perform physical labor outdoors in all types of weather. 
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50 lbs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.