Housekeeper

Housekeeper - Evening, Building DepartmentAs one of the most heavily visited museums in the country, the museum's housekeeping staff play a critical role in presenting the museum to guests and providing visitors with a hospitable environment. Housekeepers perform a variety of tasks to maintain the cleanliness of the museum's large public spaces and staff work areas. This includes routine cleaning of floors, restrooms, exhibit cases and handrails. Special attention is given to high-traffic areas where handprints and nose prints are left by curious visitors. Housekeepers continually inspect the facilities for cleanliness standards and safety. Our housekeeping staff members are valued for keeping the museum's facilities safe and clean.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain public spaces including entries, walkways, exhibit galleries, elevators, stairwells and retail spacesMaintain staff work areas, offices and other spaces not open to the publicClean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, waxing and buffingClean restroom facilitiesSanitize handrails, doorknobs and other fixtures routinely touched by visitorsCollect trash and recycling from bins and place in dumpsterDust and polish exhibit casesRespond to urgent cleaning needsRestock consumable supplies in restrooms and supply closetsInspect public spaces to ensure they meet cleanliness standardsParticipate in occasional projects for other departmentsOther duties as assignedComply with the museum's health and safety protocolsSkills and Experience:Visually observant with strong attention to detailEffective written and verbal communication skillsCapable of performing repetitive activities and adjusting to interruptions and changeComfortable working as part of a team, as well as independentlyUnderstand and implement oral and written instructions and communicate effectivelyHigh level of integrityAble to adjust to changing workflow from a slow to a fast-paced working environmentQualifications:At least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma, GED Certificate, or 5+ years of relevant experienceWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:Able to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 30-40 poundsAble to expend physical energy for long periodsUse two-way radio to communicate with other museum staff membersPerform physical work involving standing, stooping and liftingComfortable using cleaning supplies and equipmentMust be comfortable to work in dim/low light environmentsAccess to reliable transportation for scheduled shiftsArrive to work on timeProven record of reliable punctuality and attendanceAvailable to work five-day schedule, 1 p.m-9 p.m. (10 p.m. on Tuesdays)Available to work overtime hours as requiredAvailable to work weekend, after-hour, overnight and holiday shifts as neededPerks of Working at HMNS Include:Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance offered to full-time employees following 60-day waiting period401K plan enrollment available to eligible employees who complete one year of serviceFree individual-level HMNS membershipFree admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater and satellite facilitiesDiscounted programming including museum summer campFree staff parkingApplication Instructions:Complete the online application form at Alternatively, print PDF ( and submit with optional resume:email to View email address on click.appcast.io,mail to HMNS, c/o HR, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030, ordrop off in person at the Museum Service desk at the museumInstrucciones para Solicitar Empleo:Complete el formulario de solicitud en línea en Para español, cambie la selección de idioma en la parte superior derecha. Alternativamente, opciones para enviar formulario ( de solicitud completo y currículum vitae opcional:envíe un correo electrónico a View email address on click.appcast.io,enviar por correo a HMNS, c/o HR, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030, oentregar en persona en el mostrador de Servicio del Museo en el museoNo phone calls, please. HMNS does not respond to inquiries regarding application status.The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an EEO Employer.