CUSTODIAN

U.S. Space & Rocket Center•Huntsville, AL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains the cleanliness and appearance of U.S. Space & Rocket Center buildings, facilities, exhibits, and grounds. This is a physically demanding, part-time, will-train position with no experience necessary. The work includes cleaning floors, windows, and exhibits; collecting waste; operating cleaning equipment and a lift loft; moving supplies and furniture; and ensuring adequate custodial supplies. The Custodian is expected to complete assignments accurately and promptly and to meet applicable legal, industry, and professional standards for handling and disposing of cleaning chemicals and waste. The role involves working in climate-controlled buildings as well as noisy and dusty areas, with potentially dangerous cleaning products and unpleasant cleanup involving bodily fluids. Work may also take place outdoors in various weather conditions. Shifts are listed as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4 p.m. to midnight, and 12 noon to 8 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 8 hours.
Ability to carry and lift supplies and items weighing up to 40 pounds to waist height.
Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to store and retrieve supplies and clean high and low areas, including behind exhibits.
Ability to inspect areas visually and physically for cleanliness.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees and guests.
Ability to work directly with cleaning chemicals, including bleach and floor stripper.
Ability to operate medium-weight cleaning equipment, including floor buffers.
Ability to sweep and mop floors and move desks and furniture.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed Custodial Manager expectations for the cleanliness and appearance of Rocket Center buildings, facilities, and grounds.
Sweep, wax, vacuum, and shampoo floors throughout the Rocket Center.
Clean office and common-area windows.
Clean and dust internal and external exhibits.
Collect trash and refuse from offices and grounds.
Use a pressure washer to clean sidewalks and buildings.
Move and transport equipment, materials, and waste promptly.
Ensure the Custodial department has adequate supplies for daily operations.
Meet legal, industry, and professional standards for the use and disposal of cleaning chemicals and waste.
Safely and efficiently operate the lift loft according to written policies.
Complete tasks and assignments accurately and promptly, meeting Custodial Management team expectations.