Evening Janitor - Full Time

Evening Janitor – Full Time

Organization: G&A Museum Operations Mantua LLC operating at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Mantua Township, NJ

Position Overview: The Evening Janitor at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum plays a vital role in ensuring that our museum and park remain pristine and welcoming for all visitors. In this position, you will provide thorough cleaning services after museum hours based upon a weekly schedule of specific areas/services. This role is ideal for someone with cleaning experience, a keen eye for detail, the ability to work under limited supervision and a commitment to creating a positive visitor experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Standards:
• Perform daily cleaning tasks based upon weekly schedules and defined procedures of specific required tasks.
• Maintain all assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ensure restrooms are sanitized, properly stocked, and orderly.
• Generate maintenance work requests in response to discovered needs.
• Maintain an adequate level of cleaning supplies and paper products through an inventory process and notify supervisor when supplies are required to be ordered.
• Provide important information to other Janitorial/Porter staff through established methods.
• Guest Interaction (during evening events):
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Ensure all interactions with guests are cordial and helpful.
• Minimize interference with guest enjoyment while performing assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in general cleaning, custodial, or event support roles.
• Experience in a museum, park, nature center, zoo, or similar environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic cleaning procedures and equipment.
• Experience with specialized equipment such as floor machines is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to read and follow written cleaning procedures, safety instructions, and product labels.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems as they arise.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• A dedication to the museum's educational mission.

Work Setting:

Museum headquarters is in the lower level of the stunning new Edelman Fossil Park Museum. The headquarters suite features a reception area, private offices, a large open office area, three conference rooms, a kitchenette, team lounge, and outdoor patio, situated by a 4-acre lake. The Evening Janitor is based out of the Engineering Office immediately adjacent to headquarters.

This is a full-time position with G&A Museum Operations Mantua LLC, based at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, in Mantua Township, NJ. This role primarily requires evening work with some occasions of weekend day/evening work to support staff time off. Tasks may be adjusted from time to time based on an evening event schedule. The role may require work outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods, and to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

"Discover the Past. Protect the Future." This is an opportunity to grow with a young, vibrant, and purpose-driven world-class organization.

Start Date: TBD

At Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, we treasure the diversity of our planet's history and are committed to reflecting that diversity in our team. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.