Evening Custodian - I

Denver Museum of Nature & Science•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is seeking a Full Time Custodian I in our Custodial Services Department. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Museum for guests, staff, and volunteers, ensuring a positive presentation of the Museum facilities. Under general supervision, the position provides an exceptional level of cleaning to achieve and maintain a clean, safe, healthy, and attractive environment for guests, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements

18 years of age or older required.
Evening/night/weekend and on-call work may be required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate museum activities required.
Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
Ability to be flexible and willing to modify tasks, when necessary, throughout the day.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
Positive representative of The Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow staff and guests.
Committed to working safely at all times.
Must have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the working conditions and physical demands of the position.
Ability to work in crowded conditions in busy public spaces, including restocking restrooms, spot cleaning and removing trash.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 90% of time.
Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
Ability to walk from one work site to another and can cover distances of 5 miles per shift in the complex.
May be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees) or cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than 1 hour.
Visual acuity to work with machinery and tools.
Capable of pushing and pulling a cleaning cart, or various equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift.
Capable of pushing and pulling furniture and equipment (25 – 100 lb.) frequently.
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, norovirus and fecal material.
Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of cleaning equipment including floor and carpet cleaning machines and floor extraction techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with DMNS cleaning specifications.
Responsible for performing custodial duties in guest and staff office areas, including emptying trash, dusting, vacuuming, windows, etc., to ensure consistently clean and safe spaces.
Cleans and disinfects fixtures and surfaces throughout the building as directed by their supervisor.
Empties all trash receptacles and disposes of trash throughout the building.
Restocks supplies as needed throughout the building.
Performs other tasks as assigned by department supervisor or manager.