Custodian

Hicks Nurseries is the largest garden center on Long Island! We are seeking a Custodial Staff Member to join our team.

This is a part-time year around position with a flexible schedule (various weekend shifts). Approximately 20 to 30 hours a week.

Essential Functions:

• Clean all assigned areas, while following established procedures in a timely manner
• Areas: bathrooms, offices, break rooms, store areas, etc.
• Use tools and supplies, economically for each task
• Advise manager when supplies are running low
• Empty garbage, trash, and recycling cans
• Remove and deposit garbage, trash, and recycling from assigned areas to appropriate receptacles
• Maintain coffee machine in employee lunchroom
• Replenish coffee and filters daily
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Detailed oriented and ability to prioritize projects.

Work Requirements:

• Near constant physical activity required, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, squeezing, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. consistently and 25 lbs. occasionally.

Work Environment:

• Fast paced
• Team focus
• Indoor and outdoor activities including in greenhouse locations with fans and other cooling devices, but without air conditioning; the temperature in warm-weather seasons can reach 95+ degrees at times; outdoor work can take place in winter
• Dirty, dusty, muddy work areas