Museum Custodian Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Museum Custodian Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

• 1.3 Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $15.50
• $17.

00 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Janitorial experience English High school diploma or GED Custodial experience Cleaning 1 year Communication skills Entry level Time management

Full Job Description Benefits:

Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off The Flagler Museum has an immediate opening for a Museum Custodian. Full time cleaning position with benefits. Must work some weekends and evenings. Lifting and ladder climbing required. Must be proficient in English. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé.

Responsibilities:

Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors Empty trash receptacles and replace liners

• Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
• Perform floor care tasks such as buffing, waxing, and stripping Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when reordering is necessary
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines Conduct daily/weekly walk-throughs of the collection and inspect historic rooms.

Complete hands-on dry cleaning and cyclic housekeeping in decorated spaces. Support the Conservator with cyclic maintenance projects, object handling, accompanying subcontractors on site and assisting, as needed, in the conservation treatment of objects. Record and maintain the integrated pest management program. Assist the department with emergency preparedness efforts, including assisting in the training of museum staff from other departments. Proactively promote communication, collaboration, and customer service. Clean, scrub, polish and sanitize restrooms, including floors, walls, fixtures and hardware. Replenish supplies frequently. Operate automatic equipment and hand-controlled tools for cleaning hard surface floors, carpeted floors, steps/stairs, fountains, walls, windows and other vertical surfaces. Use ladders when necessary. Ensure equipment and tools are kept clean and in working order. Perform routine cleaning of surfaces in office spaces, conference rooms, staff break room and other communal areas. Remove trash and recycling, fill receptacles with new bags, clean receptacles when necessary. Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs and non-technical maintenance when required. Provide logistical support for meetings, programs and events, including setting up and breaking down/storing tables, chairs and other equipment and materials. Provide onsite support during events, including cleaning and stocking of restrooms; monitor and address issues quickly and safely; clean up post-event. Achieve meaningful and timely actions that advance the Flagler Museum’s mission.

Requirements:

At least one year of experience in custodial or janitorial work to include heavy-duty cleaning. Knowledge of custodial practices, techniques, and equipment Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects if required Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively High School Diploma or GED. Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration and customer service. English fluency and good verbal communication skills. Quality awareness and attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking abilities; and ability to work with minimal supervision. No phone calls, please. The Flagler Museum is a smoke-free environment and drug-free workplace. A comprehensive background check will be conducted prior to hire.