Building Attendant I (2nd Shift – 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
About The Position
The Field Museum Housekeeping Team maintains the quality and appearance of the historic museum building for visitors and staff. Building Attendant I performs routine custodial duties and helps keep exhibit galleries, public spaces, offices, restrooms, and support areas clean, sanitary, and well-presented. The role works indoors in exhibit halls, offices, and other support spaces during museum operating hours, including an approximately two-hour pre-opening period. It involves extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting and may include exposure to dust while using cleaning equipment and products. The position works 40 hours per week on the second shift, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and is not eligible for hybrid work. It receives direct supervision from the 2nd shift manager and 2nd shift supervisor and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while performing assigned duties.
- Ability to bend and reach as needed to perform cleaning tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to safely use cleaning tools, products, and equipment following appropriate training.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with visitors and staff, and ability to provide assistance when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine custodial duties, including vacuuming, damp wiping, mopping, sanitizing bathroom fixtures, collecting and removing trash, and replenishing supplies.
- Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and presentation of museum exhibit galleries, public spaces, offices, restrooms, and support areas.
- Operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products safely in accordance with established procedures.
- Follow Museum safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Interact professionally with museum visitors, staff, contractors, and vendors in public-facing spaces.
- Support event preparation and other operational assignments as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Pet insurance
- Life and disability benefits
- 403(b) savings plan
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
