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At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Custodian – Flooring position is responsible for performing typical custodial duties (cleaning restrooms, dusting furniture and fixtures, spot cleaning walls: and furniture, emptying and cleaning trash cans, cleaning drinking fountains, interior and exterior windows, window sills, doors, kitchens, and picking up debris), with a specific emphasis on flooring work which includes vacuuming and shampooing carpets, safely and efficiently operating pressure washers, stripping, waxing, scrubbing and recoating floors, dust mopping floors for any loose debris and removing any gum residue. Must be able to operate flooring machines (scrubbers, strippers, buffers, etc.)
Essential Duties
- Performs both routine and special cleaning work in all areas of the Huntington including but not limited to the following: cleans restrooms, vacuums carpets, mops hard surface floors, dusts furniture and fixtures, spot cleans walls: carpets, floors, and furniture, empties and cleans trash cans, cleans drinking fountains, washes interior and exterior windows, cleans window sills, cleans doors, cleans kitchens, picks up debris and washes down exterior areas, cleans all other areas as directed.
- Vacuum and shampoo carpets
- Safely and efficiently operate pressure washers to clean various outdoor flooring surfaces including concrete, tile, marble, slate, brick and other surfaces.
- Strip and wax, scrub and recoat floors of varying finishes as needed (tile, linoleum, VCT, Marble, polished concrete, etc.)
- Safely and effectively operate floor machines including scrubbers, strippers, buffers, etc.
- May assist with special event setups, indoors and outdoors, of tables, chairs, extension cords and other equipment as needed.
- 7. May assist in moving boxes, furniture, or other items.
- 8. May drive golf cart to drive between assigned areas.
- May perform other related duties as assigned
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- High school diploma required.
- Flooring maintenance experience preferred
Working Conditions
- Must be able to Lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- Required to operate floor cleaning equipment while standing/walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects; walk and stand for long periods of time; climb ladders and stairs; bend and reach, stoop. Must be able to see close detail work clearly to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Must be able to work extremely carefully around valuable collection items.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with others and function as part of the custodial team. Must be flexible in assuming work assignments and knowledgeable about each cleaning procedure. Must be polite and diplomatic in dealing with other staff members and the public.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and days of the week including weekends.
Working Environment
Works in all physical plant, gallery, food service and office areas. Works with tools, electrical and mechanical equipment which requires the exercise of good judgment and caution.
Works either alone or in groups to complete work as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
- Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
- Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
- Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
- Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
- Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
- Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
