Seasonal Building and Grounds Associate, New York Aquarium
25965.5168
Apply to this job New York Aquarium Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description
Department: Building & Grounds
Title: Building & Grounds Associate
Location: New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17/hour
Reports To: Facilities Management/B & G Supervisor/ Team Leader
Schedule: Four to five days a week; weekends and holidays required
Hours: All staff will work a fixed schedule, with shifts available between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Position Summary:
The Building and Grounds Associate plays a key role in maintaining the New York Aquarium’s campus, working as part of a large, dedicated team focused on keeping the Aquarium clean and welcoming. Each team member is responsible for a variety of tasks, including trash removal, vacuuming, window washing, sweeping, and maintaining the cleanliness of our planters, landscaping, and facilities throughout the campus
Key Responsibilities:
Title: Building & Grounds Associate
Location: New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)
Employment Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $17/hour
Reports To: Facilities Management/B & G Supervisor/ Team Leader
Schedule: Four to five days a week; weekends and holidays required
Hours: All staff will work a fixed schedule, with shifts available between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Position Summary:
The Building and Grounds Associate plays a key role in maintaining the New York Aquarium’s campus, working as part of a large, dedicated team focused on keeping the Aquarium clean and welcoming. Each team member is responsible for a variety of tasks, including trash removal, vacuuming, window washing, sweeping, and maintaining the cleanliness of our planters, landscaping, and facilities throughout the campus
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the cleanliness of Aquarium exhibits, buildings, Aqua theater and grounds, including windows, garbage areas, and bathroom facilities.
- Litter removal from our planters, parking lots and landscaping
- Assist with seating guests during Aqua Theater shows and support operations during demonstrations.
- Reporting needed repairs, damaged equipment and vandalism affecting exhibits.
- Complete additional cleaning tasks and assist other team members as needed.
- Set up and break down for Aquarium events, ensuring everything is ready and in order.
- Provide exceptional guest service by maintaining a general knowledge of park attractions and amenities, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience in line with WCS guest service standards.
About this role
Summary
Maintain cleanliness and assist operations at the New York Aquarium.
Job title
Seasonal Building and Grounds Associate
Experience level
none
Industry
entertainment
Location requirements
On-site at New York Aquarium, Brooklyn, with some weekend work
Salary
$17/hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
cleaninglandscapingguest service
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
cleaninglandscapingmaintenanceguest service
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site
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