Custodian

Custodian

Job Category: Housekeeping

Full-Time

The Museum Visitors Center 5600 Fannin St Houston, TX 77004, USA

Description

Responsibilities:

• Cleans public and staff spaces of the museum, Glassell School, house museums and related buildings, as well as museum properties using standardized practices and procedures
• Cleans work areas and administrative offices of the museum and museum properties
• Cleans employee and public restrooms; disinfects, cleans toilets and sinks; mops floors, polishes stainless steel surfaces, replaces towels and soap
• Cleans windows and interior glass
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, polishes, empties trash and replaces liners
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs minimum and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings
• Able to follow instructions and perform tasks efficiently
• Able to work in both a group setting and alone with minimum supervision
• Available to work overtime, including on weekends and holidays, with as much advance notice as reasonably possible.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Education and Experience:

• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial janitorial capacity preferred but not required

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this job!

The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department - View email address on click.appcast.io

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