Porter Full-Time

Museum Porter

About Bronx Children’s Museum (BxCM):

Founded in 2005, Bronx Children’s Museum is dedicated to inspiring children and families to explore their cultural identities, celebrate Bronx pride and build a bright future for themselves and their communities. Through interactive exhibits, innovative programs and community outreach, the Museum nurtures the next generation of artists, thinkers and change-makers.

In December 2022, after more than a decade of innovative community programming, Bronx Children’s Museum opened the borough’s first-ever children’s facility. Housed in an award-winning, LEED-certified 13,650 square-foot space in an historic NYC-owed building, the Museum is located in the South Bronx along the Harlem River. The new facility, geared to children from infancy to nine years old, features interactive exhibits where families can play, learn and explore together, as well as a fine art collection of site-specific installations by Bronx-connected artists. Now a vibrant building space complete with robust outreach offerings, Bronx Children’s Museum creates lasting change and empowers young minds.

About the Job: We’re looking for a full-time Porter to be responsible for Custodial and Maintenance operations within the museum facility. This position will report to the Facilities Operations Manager and will be an integral part of the Operations Department.

The Porter will serve as the primary facilities maintenance representative for the Operations Department and will be asked to accomplish the following responsibilities:

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly cleaning duties
• Clean, inspect, and stock custodial supplies
• Assist with monitoring and tracking inventory levels of custodial supplies.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, and dusting
• Removal of waste and recycling
• Provide light electrical work, minor building repairs, painting, repairing leaks, unclogging drains, tool/equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• Detect and report defective materials or unsafe working conditions to Operations Manager
• Write and review maintenance reports and requests, and daily cleaning reports
• Assist with facilities and maintenance needs during day-to-day operations and special events (outdoors and offsite events) including weekends, as well as evenings and holidays, as needed
• Cleaning and maintenance of exhibit spaces and handheld props
• Additional duties as assigned

More about this job:

• This Full-Time position; available to work on call for special events (outdoors and offsite events) including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• This position is a busy, fast paced job that requires someone who is comfortable moving around a lot
• Must be able to stand for long periods, as well as kneel, sit, crawl, and climb
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs
• OSHA 30 hour certification preferred

We hope you have the following skills and experience:

• Years of Service/Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in custodial/facilities/maintenance role. Previous experience in Museum or Educational environments preferred, but not required.
• Detail Oriented: Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision. Able to follow directions enthusiastically, and accurately.
• Decision Making: Ability to perform with discretion and integrity; analytical skills, creative problem solving, and ability to make and implement decisions quickly and soundly.
• Communications: Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Values & Culture Fit: Demonstrated passion and commitment to children and families of the Bronx. Ideal candidate has a connection to the Bronx community.
• Work Environment & Logistics: Daily travel to the facility in the Bronx; ability to perform facilities operations as scheduled, including during weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

To apply:

Bronx Children's Museum is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates, especially members of all underrepresented groups, to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.

To apply, please send a resume and short cover letter expressing your interest in the position to Careers@bronxchildrensmuseum.org. Alternate forms of the above items will be considered, including video resumes, visual cover letters, or other ways of expressing your qualifications and interest.

If you require specific accommodations to complete your application, please contact the Human Resource Department at HR@bronxchildrensmuseum.org.