Cleaner

Description

THIS IS A UNION ROLE

The Cleaner reports directly to the Head of Facilities.

The Cleaner is responsible for carrying out general services in a proactive and friendly manner, addressing problems identified during inspections, reporting unsafe conditions within the museum and acting as a point of contact for employees and patrons.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow a schedule to perform general janitorial services such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and general clean up inside all buildings.
• Perform all required maintenance on the museum’s restrooms to maintain the museum’s standards.
• Keep the museum grounds clean of garbage, debris, leaves, branches, and other foreign materials.
• Clean and maintain floors in all museum buildings.
• Inspect the museum’s campus for damage or other facilities issues and report

issues to the Head of Facilities.

• Proactively address problems identified through inspections.
• Remove snow and ice (shoveling / salting) as needed.
• As a primary point of contact for both employees and patrons, act with

courtesy, respect and in a friendly manner always.

• Follow all museum safety requirements and participate in safety training

programs.

• Assist with set up and breakdown of special events as needed which will

require some 24/7 availability.

• Ensure the appropriate safety gear is worn for all assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Organized self-starter and strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively operate floor maintenance scrubbers and buffers or other

related equipment preferred.

• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer

service.

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs. (generally tables, chairs, etc...)
• Must be able to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

1. - High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma preferred.

• 2 + years relevant work experience in general maintenance or janitorial

services.