Custodian

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is seeking to hire part-time Custodian to support the custodial care of the Museum’s indoor spaces and outdoor spaces. The custodian’s responsibilities include cleaning of all spaces throughout the building’s property; setting up, cleaning and breaking down of furniture and equipment related to special events and parties. Custodians play a role in monitoring and maintaining a clean Museum environment that helps to ensure visitors have a positive experience.RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform routine, custodial care for assigned facility including, but not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, washing floors, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, etc. • Cleaning of restrooms and maintaining stocks at all times when actively open to the public. • Cleaning of floors by means of mopping, scrubbing, strippingwaxing, vacuum, washing of walls, ceilings, floors, countertops and glass in all areas. • Individual is expected to accept responsibility for special projects or assignments as deemed necessary by Custodial Supervisor. • Monitor trash receptacles, refresh trash bags, bag trash for proper disposal and dispose trash into dumpsters. • Perform a variety of tasks which may include, but is not limited to, moving or setting up furniture and equipment, snow removal, sweeping walkways, bathroom checks, waxing floors, and other miscellaneous cleanup. • Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities; perform minor repair work. • Communicating Museumrelated concerns or issues to leadership proactively. • Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. • Adhere to safe work practices and procedures. • Obtain basic knowledge of chemical mixtures for tasks such as but not limited to stripping and waxing, acid washing walls and floor grout, mopping bamboo and vinyl flooring, carpet cleaning, window washing, and etcetera. • Will be required to erect or work from high ladders or scaffolds. • Other responsibilities as required to support the goals and mission of the Museum.REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for considerable physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting, climbing, and lifting an average of 40 lbs. • Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; availability for shift work. • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly and confidently to visitors • Ability to work collaboratively and independently • Flexibility, focus on solutionbuilding, and excellent critical thinking and judgment • Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods • Staff will be asked to wear a uniform, ID badge and other items that help to identify as staffSCHEDULE 7 to 28 hours a week depending on schedule needs. Availability to work Friday and Saturday at least, early morning and late nights and select holidays as needed. Job Type: Part-timeBenefits: • Flexible schedule • Opportunities for advancement • Paid time off • Paid trainingSchedule: • 4 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Afternoon shift • Day shift • Evening shift • Every weekend • Weekends as needed • Weekends only • Year round work People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyShift availability: • Day Shift (Required) • Night Shift (Required)Ability to Commute: • Brooklyn, NY 11213 (Required)Ability to Relocate: • Brooklyn, NY 11213: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In personAbout THE BROOKLYN CHILDRENS MUSEUMFounded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures.