Housekeeping Associate (Part-Time / Evening Shift)

The HR Team•Baltimore, MD

9d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Port Discovery Children's Museum is looking for a reliable and detailed individual to join our team to be our part-time Housekeeping Associate. The Associate is responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and thorough deep cleaning of all areas within the museum facility. The objective is to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable museum environment for guests and employees. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, can follow instructions, and takes pride in being part of our team! The position is part-time and consists of 24 to 29 weekly hours, primarily working our evening shift on designated workdays (4:00 pm to 9:00 pm) - typically Sunday to Thursday. However, flexibility to adjust to the day shift as needed, as well as being flexible to work for events and overnights will be necessary. Working weekends is required. The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in the housekeeping/custodial field or related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the housekeeping/custodial field is required.
Knowledge of common custodial / cleaning products and their use is required.
Willingness to learn; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Satisfactory written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work on feet for long hours, lift 30-50 pounds, and work in high spaces / on lifts.
A willingness to be flexible in scheduling; weekends are required as well as occasional days.
Must be 18 years of age and able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience using necessary equipment to buff, wax and finish floors is a plus.
Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
Experience in customer service a plus.

Responsibilities

Meticulously and consistently performs regular housekeeping / custodial duties. Responsible for attention to detail, and consistent and thorough cleaning of the entire Museum facility.
Provides a safe, clean, comfortable museum environment for museum guests.
Possess skillsets required to make certain quality and productive cleaning practices are performed in a safe and healthy manner.
Cleaning all surfaces of the museum by vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, wiping, cleaning/disinfecting bathrooms, removing trash throughout the museum, restocking supplies, and any additional needed custodial duties.
Ability to attend to the needs of guests while on the floor of the museum.
Operates machinery as it pertains to cleaning the museum.