Assistant Maintainer (Cleaner) (Various Shifts Available) (Evergreen)

Job Posting At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York CityThe Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal : creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.

General Description :

Under general supervision, responsible for the performance of general building and office cleaning; this includes sidewalks, steps, snow removal and other areas outside the Museum building.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties :

• Sweeping, vacuuming, use of cleaning compounds, operation of machinery including rotary floor machines, as well as the cleaning of the exterior
• Emptying wet trash / recycling receptacles and placing material into appropriate compactors or holding areas
• Cleaning of exterior areas which includes emptying garbage, sweeping steps, removal of debris and snow
• Cleaning of toilets, washbasins and other restroom fixtures and floors
• Cleaning from ladders, rigs
• Applying stain to floors
• May be assigned to heavy duty moving work
• Provide indoor and outdoor grounds maintenance duties as assigned by Buildings management
• Other related duties

Requirements & Qualifications :

Experience & Skills :

Knowledge & Education :

Compensation Rate :

Pay Rate : $21.15240 / Hourly

The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations.

Location Requirements :

At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. "Commuting distance" means that they are located in one of the following states : New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the "Tri-state and PA" areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.

Benefits Offerings :

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note : Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role. The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.