Museum Custodian/Laborer

City of Belen•Belen, NM

6d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves maintaining the cleanliness of the Belen Harvey House Museum Branch Library and the surrounding grounds. Duties include mopping and vacuuming floors, sanitizing restroom facilities and collecting trash to ensure the building’s occupants have a clean space, as well as washing dishes and sanitizing the kitchen facilities for the Whistle Stop Cafe. The Museum Custodian/Laborer is also responsible for supporting high quality food preparation at the Whistle Stop Cafe. The Museum Custodian/Laborer reports to the Museum Manager and as needed to the Library Director to ensure consistency of oversight of all operations. Activities are performed with self-motivation and initiative within the policies established by the Belen Public Library and the City of Belen, to provide stellar customer service.

Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for long periods
Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds
Knowledge of different cleaning products and tools
Time-management and multitasking abilities
Physical strength and stamina
Organization skills
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
A valid New Mexico driver’s license
Successfully completed drug testing

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure that the Museum is maintained with high standards for safety, cleanliness and appearance.
Monitor all areas for safety and for needed repairs.
Monitor cleaning and kitchen supplies.
Keep the Museum Manager aware of any issues that have been resolved and those that still need further action.
Ensure that City of Belen procurement and safety policies are followed at all times.
Provide behind-the-scenes support for programs that take place in the museum.
Following the policies and procedures as set forth by the City of Belen.
Attend all necessary training and classes
Maintaining compliance with commercial food safety standards through sanitizing the kitchen, supporting sanitary food preparation, and washing dishes, pans, and other items in the kitchen
Maintaining clean tables and eating areas in compliance with food safety standards
Cleaning and sanitizing the restrooms
Cleaning wood, linoleum, tile and other floors
Emptying trash cans
Changing air filters and cleaning vents
Dusting all surfaces
Waxing floors and shampooing rugs and carpets
Washing windows
Maintaining a thorough inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies
Using kitchen equipment, commercial vacuums, floor buffers and carpet cleaners
Collecting and taking out trash and recycling
Moving furniture, displays, and artifacts for exhibition and event preparation and take-down
Lifting over 50 pounds and moving up to 200 pounds when needed
Assisting with special projects
Assuring compliance with fire, safety and cleanliness standards
Ensuring the Museum is safe, clean, and orderly.