Seasonal Building and Grounds Associate, New York Aquarium

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:
  • 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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