Custodian (Part-Time)

Custodial Staff

This position reports to the Custodial Supervisor / Manager and is responsible for the general cleanliness of the museum. Applicants must be available to work any assigned shifts and be able to work overtime.

Essential Functions

• Proper operation of custodial equipment including but not limited to :
• Floor machines, i.e. vacuums, scrubbers
• Mops and mop buckets
• Floor, wall, window squeegees
• Ladders, step stools, scissor lift, fork lift
• Basic understanding of safety issues and adherence to safety standards related to custodial work :
• Safety equipment for personal safety
• Building occupant safety
• Public safety
• Clean and maintain all custodial stations : classrooms, office space, restrooms, entrance ways, work spaces, parking lots and food service areas :
• Collecting trash / recycling / compost and disposing in proper receptacles
• Dusting, high, intermediate and low areas
• Sweeping, dust mopping, dry mopping, damp mopping, vacuuming
• Shampooing, scrubbing, steam cleaning, stripping, waxing and sealing
• Refilling supplies; paper dispensers, soap dispensers
• Cleaning and disinfecting urinals, commodes, wash basins, partitions, windows and walls.
• Use custodial equipment to carry out job responsibilities
• Respond quickly to custodial messages
• Additional custodial duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is open until filled.

This is a regular, part-time (22.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $25.85. This rate is the step 1 of a 6 step union pay scale. Please no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.