If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Full Time Manual Labor Brooklyn, NY, US4 days ago Requisition ID: 1309Department: SecurityReports to: Senior Manager of Security & Custodial ServicesFLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Grade: UnionPosition DescriptionUnder supervision, the attendant guard assumes post, attends, guards, and patrols assigned areas in Brooklyn Botanic Garden and performs related work.ResponsibilitiesAttend, guard, and patrol assigned areas in the Garden and on its immediate perimeter.Protect displays and display areas from loss or damage due to theft or vandalism and protect the Garden's buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in the area of assignment.Meet the public, school classes, and teachers attending Garden instruction programs and advise on location of displays, display areas, buildings, and exhibits.Maintain order in assigned area and perform all lawful duties of a security guard as directed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.Operate a security vehicle as required.Perform fire safety duties as directed.Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED, or two years of satisfactory, paid experience in custodial, protection, attendance, or related work, including responsibility for meeting, advising, and directing the publicAbility to pass written examValid driver's license preferredValid NYS security licenseCompensation and BenefitsSalary Range – $41,600 - $42,071 Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.Dental/Vision/Prescription BenefitsPre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accountsCIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance : BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidaysAs a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for freeFree Garden admission for employees plus one guestEmployee discount at BBG's retail and food venuesTo be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org.Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Full Time Manual Labor Brooklyn, NY, US4 days ago Requisition ID: 1309Department: SecurityReports to: Senior Manager of Security & Custodial ServicesFLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Grade: UnionPosition DescriptionUnder supervision, the attendant guard assumes post, attends, guards, and patrols assigned areas in Brooklyn Botanic Garden and performs related work.ResponsibilitiesAttend, guard, and patrol assigned areas in the Garden and on its immediate perimeter.Protect displays and display areas from loss or damage due to theft or vandalism and protect the Garden's buildings, equipment, facilities, and grounds in the area of assignment.Meet the public, school classes, and teachers attending Garden instruction programs and advise on location of displays, display areas, buildings, and exhibits.Maintain order in assigned area and perform all lawful duties of a security guard as directed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.Operate a security vehicle as required.Perform fire safety duties as directed.Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED, or two years of satisfactory, paid experience in custodial, protection, attendance, or related work, including responsibility for meeting, advising, and directing the publicAbility to pass written examValid driver's license preferredValid NYS security licenseCompensation and BenefitsSalary Range – $41,600 - $42,071 Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York's Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.Dental/Vision/Prescription BenefitsPre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accountsCIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance : BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidaysAs a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for freeFree Garden admission for employees plus one guestEmployee discount at BBG's retail and food venuesTo be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org.Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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