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Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society

Caretaker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$34,430 / year median in New York

+15% projected growth

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About the Role As a Caretaker, you'll play an important role in keeping The Buffalo History Museum safe, welcoming, and ready for visitors, programs, and events. This is a hands-on position for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and can be trusted to work independently. Caretakers have an important level of responsibility, including opening and closing the Museum, monitoring the buildings and grounds, keeping the Museum clean and ready for events, responding to unexpected situations, and communicating with the team about anything that needs attention. No specialized maintenance experience is required-we're looking for someone with a great work ethic, good judgment, and a willingness to learn. What We're Looking For We're less concerned about specific technical skills and more interested in how you work .
The ideal candidate is:
Trustworthy and dependable
  • others can count on you to follow through. A self-starter
  • you notice what needs to be done and take initiative. A strong communicator
  • you keep coworkers informed and speak up when something needs attention. Hardworking and adaptable
  • you can juggle priorities and adjust when plans change. A team player
  • you contribute positively and work well with others. Welcoming to guests
  • you can be friendly and helpful while going about your work.
Prior experience in cleaning, maintenance, or event set-up is helpful, but we're willing to train the right person. A Typical Shift No two shifts are exactly alike. You might start by walking the Museum and making sure everything is ready before visitors arrive, then move on to cleaning and restocking, preparing a room for an event, helping with a maintenance project, or responding to an unexpected issue. Throughout your shift, you'll be trusted to keep an eye on the Museum, identify what needs attention, and communicate with the team. Whether you're preparing a space for 100 guests, greeting a visitor while cleaning, or making sure the building is secure at the end of the night, your work helps keep the Museum running smoothly. Schedule Part-time (25-30 hours per week); schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional nights based on the Museum's program and rental schedule. If you're dependable, hardworking, resourceful, and take pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.