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  • Security Guard
    Security Guard
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Cliffside Park

    Cliffside Park - New Jersey Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program is a rewarding environment for individuals passionate about helping others who seek to advance their careers while making a positive impact. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated throughout the country. At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and our focus is continually on staff wellness. Our Heads Start Facilities Department is looking to hire an individuals to serve as a Security Guard who prioritizes the safety and health of each child, parent, visitor, and staff member at our facility. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Benefit Eligible: Health Coverage, Paid Time Off: vacation, paid holidays, and sick time. Eligible for retirement account match (max of 3%) after one year. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Three years of experience as a security guard or similar role. Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Excellent integrity, good moral character, and initiative. Ability to effectively communicate professionally and have English fluency – speak, read, and write. Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Display ethical and professional behavior when working with children, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Responsibilities include: Ensure that all exits are secured before the start of each shift and at intervals during the shift. All locks around playgrounds and grounds will be unlocked in the AM and closed in the PM. Watch for safety and fire hazards and other security-related situations. Ensure that children are dropped off and picked up in an orderly and secure manner. Monitor all deliveries to the building to ensure security is not breached. Assist the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations. Encourage and ensure that all staff wear identification badges. Assist visitors with directions and ensure that their identification is displayed. Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits. Report any unauthorized visitors and acts of vandalism to the management team. Notify the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any potentially dangerous or unusual situations. Immediately notify appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs. Protect the confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.

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  • Landscaper
    Landscaper
    1 day ago
    $21 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job: Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker (11) Department: Sports Field Job Type: Full-Time; Seasonal; 40 hours per week; weekends and holidays required, overtime when required; Non-Exempt. Pay Rate: $21.00/hour (New Hire) Duration: March 2 – November 21, 2026 Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, free parking on site, commuting benefits etc. Work Location: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker will work to maintain the surfaces of the athletic playing fields at Randall’s Island Park, including both natural grass and artificial turf and assist with daily ball field preparation. The Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker will report to the Director of Grounds and Sports Field Manager as well as work closely with and take occasional direction from year-round members of the crew. The Seasonal Sports Field Maintenance Worker will be required to work on-site, outdoors and on weekends and holidays. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Work with the Sports Field crew to assist with daily turf maintenance including, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, watering, leveling, laying sod, removing debris and ball field dragging., • Assist with a variety of projects which can include aeration, hydro-seeding, drainage, field renovations and field layout., • Operate hand tools such as pole saws, loppers, hand saws, rakes, tampers, and shovels., • Operate equipment such as push mowers, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, and backpack leaf blowers., • Operate large equipment such as motorized utility vehicles, and commercial mowers., • Ensure all equipment is secured and well-maintained, including washing, greasing, fueling, and arranging for service of equipment., • Assist other departments, when needed., • Perform other general tasks as assigned. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, under strenuous conditions., • Ability to work weekends, overtime, and holidays., • Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools., • Ability to perform physical labor; must be able to lift 50lbs., • Ability to collaborate and create positive working relationships., • Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed., • Motivated and punctual, able to work both independently and as part of a team. PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in golf course and/or turf maintenance., • Familiarity with basic sports field setups/layout including baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse., • Good communication skills., • Valid Driver License.

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