Housekeeper

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART INC•West Palm Beach, FL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the Norton Museum of Art facility and the homes on Cranes Nest. When needed, the Housekeeper assists with setting up and taking down furniture for special events. This is a full-time, non-exempt position at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with day shifts; nights, weekends, and special events may also be needed. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Employees are expected to live within reasonable commuting distance of the museum in South Florida.

Requirements

Able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently.
Physically flexible and able to bend and flex horizontally and vertically to reach for packages.
Able to stand for long periods.
Able to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Able to communicate clearly with staff members, vendors, and visitors.
Able to operate office equipment, including a fax machine, postage machine, and computer.
Computer literate in a Windows environment and able to operate computer-based shipping and receiving software.
Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Expected to reside within reasonable commuting distance of the museum in South Florida and be able to commute to and from the museum in one day.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain visitor and public spaces, exhibit galleries, staff offices, meeting rooms, hallways, snack and common areas, the auditorium, stairs, and elevators.
Clean windows, doors, mirrors, tables, walls, partitions, woodwork, metalwork, and drinking fountains.
Vacuum, sweep, and mop throughout the day or as needed.
Clean and service restrooms; sanitize toilet bowls, sinks, and countertops; and replenish hand soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels.
Dust railings, fans, window blinds, and light fixtures.
Spot-clean spills on carpets and tile or concrete floors.
Remove trash and replace plastic liners in trash receptacles.
Pick up litter and other debris throughout the museum facility and grounds.
Ensure adequate cleaning supplies and equipment are available to complete jobs.
Promptly report maintenance concerns, issues, and potential safety hazards to the Lead Housekeeper and/or Director of Facilities.
Assist the Facilities Department with projects as a team, particularly those involving safety.
Assist with setting up and taking down furniture for special events when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, worksite plans, and additional life insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with a 2% employer match.
Considerable paid time off, four additional discretionary days, and nine recognized holidays.
Flex Work options, including hybrid and flexible schedules after an employee's 90-day probationary period; not suitable for all positions.
20% discount in the Museum store.
10% discount at The Restaurant.
Membership to the ROAM Museum network.