MUSEUM PORTER (Custodial & Facilities Support)

Cayton Children's Museum•Santa Monica, CA

10d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Cayton Children’s Museum is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Museum Porters to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of our museum space. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, inviting, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff. Porters will be responsible for daily custodial duties, routine maintenance tasks, and responding to on-demand cleaning and light repair needs throughout the Museum. Due to the variable nature of events and programming, the Museum Porter must have flexibility with respect to schedule and assignments.

Requirements

Prior custodial, janitorial, or porter experience required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, child-focused environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
Move about the facility while completing cleaning tasks, utilizing machinery, and carrying appropriate tools and products.
Capability to lift at least 25lbs
Stand extended periods of time; accommodation can be made where necessary.
Communicate via telephone, video conference, email, and in-person.

Responsibilities

Perform regular cleaning of all museum areas, including restrooms, floors, surfaces, exhibits, play spaces, offices, and common areas.
Remove trash and recycling from all bins, replacing liners as needed.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as handrails, tables, chairs, exhibit components, and doors.
Spot-clean spills, stains, and debris throughout the museum to maintain a presentable space.
Maintain restroom cleanliness, restocking consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels) and addressing sanitation concerns immediately.
Dust and wipe down horizontal and vertical surfaces, including signage, counters, and display cases.
Monitor and maintain trash levels in high-traffic areas, emptying as necessary.
Support museum staff with exhibit sanitation and upkeep.
Perform high-dusting on installations, ledges, and hard-to-reach areas.
Deep clean and disinfect exhibit materials, furniture, and educational tools.
Perform detailed restroom cleaning, including scrubbing floors and wiping down dividers.
Clean glass surfaces, including windows, doors, and display cases.
Assist with setup and breakdowns for museum events, programs, and special requests.
Maintain and organize janitorial supplies, reporting inventory needs.
Machine-scrub restroom floors and buff hard flooring.
Lift and clean underneath removable flooring where applicable.
Provide light facilities support, such as minor repairs or special cleaning projects.
Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs or maintenance requests from museum staff.
Other Duties and Projects as Assigned