Housekeeper, Building Department

Houston Museum of Natural Science • Houston, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper, Building Department helps maintain clean, safe, and hospitable public spaces and staff work areas at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Duties include routine cleaning of floors, restrooms, exhibit cases, and handrails, with particular attention to high-traffic areas. Housekeepers inspect facilities to ensure cleanliness standards are met and respond to urgent cleaning needs.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position paying $12 per hour. The role follows a five-day schedule with varied shifts. The museum's two main shifts are 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and 1 p.m.–9 p.m., with the latter extending to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. Overtime and weekend, after-hours, overnight, and holiday shifts may be required.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED certificate, or at least five years of relevant experience.
• Be visually observant and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be capable of performing repetitive activities and adjusting to interruptions and change.
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Understand and implement oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• Be able to adjust to changing workflow, from a slow to a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 30–40 pounds.
• Be able to expend physical energy for long periods and perform work involving standing, stooping, and lifting.
• Be comfortable using cleaning supplies and equipment and working in dim or low-light environments.
• Have access to reliable transportation for scheduled shifts and arrive at work on time.
• Have a proven record of reliable punctuality and attendance.
• Be available to work a five-day schedule with varied shifts, overtime as required, and weekend, after-hours, overnight, and holiday shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public spaces, including entries, walkways, exhibit galleries, elevators, stairwells, and retail spaces.
• Maintain staff work areas, offices, and other spaces not open to the public.
• Clean floors by vacuuming, sweeping, waxing, and buffing.
• Clean restroom facilities.
• Routinely sanitize handrails, doorknobs, and other fixtures touched by visitors.
• Collect trash and recycling from bins and place it in the dumpster.
• Dust and polish exhibit cases.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs.
• Restock consumable supplies in restrooms and supply closets.
• Inspect public spaces to ensure they meet cleanliness standards.
• Participate in occasional projects for other departments.
• Comply with the museum’s health and safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance for full-time employees after a 60-day waiting period.
• 401(k) plan enrollment for eligible employees who complete one year of service.
• Free individual-level HMNS membership.
• Free admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, and satellite facilities.
• Discounted programming, including museum summer camp.
• Free staff parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED