Benefits:

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

The Flagler Museum has an immediate opening for a Museum Custodian. Full time cleaning position with benefits. Must work some weekends and evenings. Lifting and ladder climbing required. Must be proficient in English. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé.

Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces - Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors - Perform floor care tasks such as buffing, waxing, and stripping
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when reordering is necessary
• Report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel - Follow established safety procedures and guidelines -Conduct daily/weekly walk-throughs of the collection and inspect historic rooms. -Complete hands-on dry cleaning and cyclic housekeeping in decorated spaces. -Support the Conservator with cyclic maintenance projects, object handling, accompanying subcontractors on site and assisting, as needed, in the conservation treatment of objects. -Record and maintain the integrated pest management program. -Assist the department with emergency preparedness efforts, including assisting in the training of museum staff from other departments. -Proactively promote communication, collaboration, and customer service. -Clean, scrub, polish and sanitize restrooms, including floors, walls, fixtures and hardware. -Replenish supplies frequently. -Operate automatic equipment and hand-controlled tools for cleaning hard surface floors, carpeted floors, steps/stairs, fountains, walls, windows and other vertical surfaces. Use ladders when necessary. Ensure equipment and tools are kept clean and in working order. -Perform routine cleaning of surfaces in office spaces, conference rooms, staff break room and other communal areas. -Remove trash and recycling, fill receptacles with new bags, clean receptacles when necessary. -Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs and non-technical maintenance when required. -Provide logistical support for meetings, programs and events, including setting up and breaking down/storing tables, chairs and other equipment and materials. Provide onsite support during events, including cleaning and stocking of restrooms; monitor and address issues quickly and safely; clean up post-event. -Achieve meaningful and timely actions that advance the Flagler Museum’s mission.

Requirements:

• At least one year of experience in custodial or janitorial work to include heavy-duty cleaning.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, techniques, and equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy objects if required
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively -High School Diploma or GED. -Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration and customer service. -English fluency and good verbal communication skills. -Quality awareness and attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking abilities; and ability to work with minimal supervision.