About The Role

Join Our Seasonal Facilities Team in Brooklyn!

Uncommon Goods is hiring Seasonal Facilities Associates to perform janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, and basic facilities maintenance at our Brooklyn headquarters and warehouse.

This is a hands-on, physically active cleaning and facilities position in a large, multi-floor warehouse and office building. Facilities Associates are responsible for cleaning and maintaining warehouse floors and aisles, restrooms, break rooms, common areas, and office spaces across three floors.

This role is a good match for candidates with experience in janitorial services, custodial works, commercial cleaning, warehouse cleaning, building maintenance, housekeeping, sanitation, or facilities operations, particularly in large buildings such as warehouses, hospitals, schools, hotels, or commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

As a Seasonal Facilities Associate, you will:

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors and surfaces throughout the building.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, break rooms, common areas, offices, warehouse floors, and warehouse aisles.
• Perform regular restroom cleaning, including toilets, sinks, floors, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Restock restroom and break room supplies, including paper products, soap, and other cleaning or sanitation supplies.
• Collect trash, cardboard, and recycling from warehouse, office, and common areas.
• Transport trash and recyclable materials to designated disposal areas.
• Operate a cardboard baler when trained and assigned.
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums.
• Clean spills, debris, and other materials from warehouse floors and work areas.
• Help keep warehouse aisles, walkways, entrances, and common areas clear and safe.
• Perform basic facilities and maintenance tasks, such as changing light bulbs and addressing minor clogged drains.
• Identify and report spills, damaged equipment, maintenance issues, and workplace safety hazards.
• Safely use and store cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Follow workplace safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Move between floors and work areas throughout the shift based on cleaning and facilities needs.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks independently and respond to additional cleaning needs as they arise.

Schedule and Availability

• This position is fully onsite in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
• Current shifts may be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Associates may work approximately 24-40 hours per week, depending on business needs.
• Beginning in November, operating hours expand and shifts may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
• Weekend shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays, will be available and may be required during peak season.
• Candidates with weekend availability are strongly preferred.
• Seasonal schedules and weekly hours may change based on warehouse volume and business needs.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience in janitorial, custodial, commercial cleaning, housekeeping, sanitation, warehouse cleaning, or facilities maintenance. Experience is preferred but not required.
• Have previous experience such as a Porter, Custodian, Cleaner, Janitor, Housekeeper, or Facilities/Maintenance Technician. Experience is preferred but not required.
• Are comfortable cleaning restrooms, warehouse areas, break rooms, offices, and other shared spaces.
• Can use or learn to use floor scrubbers, commercial vacuums, mops, cleaning tools, and other custodial equipment.
• Can safely use cleaning products and follow instructions for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Can work independently and complete assigned cleaning tasks with limited supervision.
• Can move between multiple floors and work areas throughout the day.
• Can regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
• Can lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Are comfortable working in an active warehouse environment where temperatures may vary.
• Can adjust priorities when an urgent cleaning or facilities need comes up.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and other teams.

Experience using a cardboard baler, floor scrubber, or other commercial cleaning equipment is a plus. Experience with basic plumbing, repairs, or general building maintenance is also a plus.

What We're Looking For

Successful Facilities Associates are dependable, thorough, and comfortable with physical work. You notice when an area needs attention and take action rather than waiting to be asked. You understand that maintaining clean restrooms, floors, workspaces, and common areas is an important part of keeping a busy warehouse safe and operational.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive hourly wage $22 an hour
• Seasonal employment.
• Approximately 24-40 hours per week, based on business needs.

• A fun, casual work atmosphere where creativity is celebrated.

• A generous 40% discount on our products — treat yourself!

Everyone Is Welcome Here

At Uncommon Goods, we believe we're all out of the ordinary. That's why we're committed to making diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging part of everything we do. We strive to make significant changes to our business—from how we source our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Uncommon Goods is committed to equal employment opportunity. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact people@uncommongoods.com. We will consider requests for reasonable accommodation and engage in the interactive process, as appropriate, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable law.

Learn more about your FMLA rights here.

About Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods partners with independent makers and small businesses to offer a wide and constantly evolving assortment of original, creative products.­ 

We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact. Learn more here.  

The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team. We've been around for over 20 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is. 

Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, guiding principles, Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with. Listen to the story of Uncommon Goods from our Founder and CEO here and here.