Assistant Botanical Garden Custodian

Application deadline: August 18, 2026.

About the role

The Assistant Botanical Garden Custodian, under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in supervising the cleaning, maintaining, and enforcing of safety requirements in Garden buildings and immediate grounds, or in a larger building supervising custodial employees on an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of Garden buildings and supervises custodial employees performing tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse, cleaning walks, and snow removal.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to assess general conditions, necessity for repairs, work performance quality, and proper use, cleanliness, and storage of tools.
• Arranges for moving of furniture and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of special events.
• Enforces safety requirements and protects the building and grounds from vandalism.
• Aids in the training of newly appointed custodial employees and in the preparation of work schedules.
• Investigates and adjusts complaints about service and personnel.
• Keeps inventories and prepares reports on work activities, accidents, and unusual conditions.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a Junior Botanical Garden Custodian, or three years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining a cultural institution.
• Strong supervisory ability, good judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to move 50 lbs and lift overhead.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Schedule

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 4 PM - 12 AM. Regular days off: Saturday and Sunday.

Pay

Salary: $41,602. Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate of $47,842. Non-Garden and non-union applicants appointed will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• 10 sick days
• Health coverage
• 401K
• Pension plan