Building Services Cleaner

MN Orchestra•Minneapolis, MN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Minnesota Orchestra is seeking a part-time Building Services Cleaner to support the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of Orchestra Hall before, during, and after concerts and related events. The role performs custodial services, routine cleaning, room resets, and facility support so public and back-of-house spaces are clean, functional, and ready for staff, musicians, and guests. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, replenishing supplies, removing trash, dusting furnishings, and maintaining floors and carpeting with commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with OSHA standards. The position reports hazards or emergencies and assists with building security as needed. The role works under the day-to-day supervision of the Building Services Cleaner Lead, with administrative reporting to the Facility Manager, and collaborates with Facilities and Event staff. The position is on site at Orchestra Hall and does not offer remote or hybrid work. It is scheduled for 20–29 hours per week, typically as two to three 10-hour shifts, with schedules based on the concert and event calendar. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position is non-exempt and covered by a collective bargaining agreement; successful applicants must join Service Employees International Union 26 as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Two years of cleaning or related facility experience preferred.
Ability to work independently and with a team to prioritize and complete work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact with staff and guests with a positive attitude.
Interest in the mission and work of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and reach overhead.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, custodial equipment, and powered cleaning equipment.
Ability to work on site and, as required, during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Successful applicants must join Service Employees International Union 26 as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of cleaning experience or related facility experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming spaces throughout Orchestra Hall, including bathrooms, the lobby and public spaces, meeting rooms, and backstage areas.
Collect trash, recycling, and compostable materials.
Respond to spills and other immediate requests from Event Management.
Clean window glass that can be reached safely with a ladder.
Use light-duty cleaning equipment, including brooms, dusters, dust mops, and wet mops and buckets.
Scrub and clean floors and carpeting with heavy-duty industrial scrubbing machines and industrial chemicals within OSHA standards.
Support Facilities staff with routine building tasks and special projects.
Identify and report facility or safety concerns to the supervisor and Manager of Facilities.
Move tables, chairs, equipment, and event materials.
Sweep and shovel snow from building entrances and apply ice melt for patron safety.
Report hazards or emergencies and assist with building security as needed.
Complete work within established deadlines and quality standards during the assigned shift.