CLEANER (TEMP SEASONAL)

Seasonal Cleaner
Peter Jay Sharp Building - Brooklyn, NY 11217
Overview
Salary Range $20.00 Hourly Position Type Seasonal Category Facilities
Description
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
BAM is seeking Seasonal Cleaners for Dance Africa 2026 Bazaar to work in the Facilities Department. The Seasonal Cleaners will provide a clean environment for Dance Africa 2026 Bazaar by collaborating and consulting with others on the custodial staff, Custodial Supervisor, Facilities Manager, and Head of Building Ops & Security.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Sweeping
Transport trash to dumpsters located on Ashland Place and/or St. Felix
Removing trash from filled trash cans, replacing trash can liners.
Walking constantly full area of Bazaar grounds
Qualifications

Must be able to stand/ walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Can work in potentially inclement weather.
Ability to calmly interact with patrons/employees
Willingness to handle shifting task priorities
Working Conditions: The employee may occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force, frequently walks and/or climbs stairs, lifts, carries, pushes or pulls objects, uses oral communication.
Environment: The employee is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The employee may be occasionally subject to noise to cause worker to speak loudly to be heard above ambient noise levels.
Compensation: $20/hour - Temporary, non-exempt. Must be able to work all three days 5/23, 5/24 & 5/25, required shifts: 7AM to 4PM and 4PM to 1AM
Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails, or walk-ins, please.
Brooklyn Academy of Music is currently undergoing an anti-oppression process. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Facilities department supports and continues to take part in this process.