Facilities/Custodial Assistant

Primary Purpose:

The Facilities Assistant primary purpose is to support the overall cleanliness of the museum.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions (including but not limited to):

• Monitor all Museum spaces daily including galleries, Café, offices, restrooms, grounds, etc. for major and minor custodial needs. Tends to safety concerns in an urgent manner.
• Frequently empty all waste and recycling receptacles and remove to designated location for disposal. Ensure all waste and recycling receptacles are maintained in a clean and odor-free condition multiple times per day.
• Vacuum all carpet surfaces, and spot-treat when necessary, to display a uniformly clean and bright appearance including elevators, offices, and multipurpose space.
• Dust, sweep, and mop all stairs and landings.
• Clean, sanitize, and upkeep all restrooms daily including urinals, commodes, wash basins, countertops, toilet seats, faucets, partitions, dispensers, doors, floors, and mirrors. Ensure restrooms are continuously maintained in a clean and odor-free condition during public hours.
• Fill and maintain all dispensers with towels, toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, and other necessary products.
• Monitor, pick up, and maintain Museum grounds including removal of trash, clearing of snow, ice, and leaves, and ensure walkways are clear of hazards.
• Partners with Operations/Event Managers to ensure appropriate housekeeping in preparation for, during, and following events.
• Will monitor and/or participate in supply, furniture, and equipment moving activities, as needed.
• Supports efforts to organize and relocate items in storage

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, carry 35 pounds, and push up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 80% of the scheduled shift.
• Is reliable, conscientious, and attentive to detail; and comfortable working in settings requiring a high degree of accuracy and care.
• Has the ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read correspondence, diagrams, and technical manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others.
• Can understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, using judgment and common sense.
• Must be able to use power and hand tools

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person