Custodian

Position Title: Facilities Custodian

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Classification

Type: fulltime nonexempt position

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours a week with occasional weekends events and holidays; shift hours are Saturday 84 Sunday/Monday 210 Tuesday 8 4 and Wednesday 311.

Minimum starting hourly rate OR Salary: $17.00/hr

Scott Family Amazeum Overview

The Scott Family Amazeum is a handson interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking imagining problem solving discovery collaboration and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow.

Core Purpose: The Amazeum exists to spark and nurture the curious and creative spirit in all of us.

Through experiences with the Amazeum individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative curious and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquirybased discovery and involves an element of risk. Handson learning opportunities allow guests to exercise critical thinking in the context of play.

The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville AR.

Position Summary

The Facilities Custodian ensures that the building and grounds are well maintained and kept in excellent condition. This individual is responsible for cleaning offices common areas restrooms meeting rooms and public spaces including the exhibition galleries.

Daily tasks will include dusting emptying waste containers cleaning glass cleaning a variety of floor surfaces and ensuring restrooms are clean and stocked. Weekly and monthly duties will include cleaning dusting and vacuuming of baseboards ledges highreach areas spot cleaning floors and walls washing carpet mats and cleaning other areas as needed.

Essential Functions

Daily Duties

• Clean and maintain facilities according to prescribed procedures.
• Sweep mop scrub and/or vacuum floors.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Restock toilet paper paper towels hand soap and other supplies.
• Clean and sanitize sinks counters and restroom fixtures including toilet bowls toilet seats and urinals.
• Clean or polish windows building fixtures walls and ceilings.
• Dust furniture equipment and museum exhibits.
• Clean walkways parking lots and entrances.
• Notify Facilities Manager of need to order materials/supplies need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Promptly respond to spills and other accidents.
• Assist in building security locking and unlocking.

Weekly and Monthly Duties

• Dust window ledges tops of partitions and other low reach areas.
• Remove spots from carpeted areas.
• Dust high reach areas including shelves ledges vents and HVAC grills.
• Dust all blinds.
• Remove cobwebs.
• Clean baseboards carpet edges and corners.
• Department Support
• Perform necessary room setups for scheduled meetings and classes.
• Assist with special events as needed.

General Duties

The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The Amazeum reserves the right to revise or change position duties and responsibilities as necessary to accommodate changing organizational needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 years at time of hire
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of prior experience in building maintenance
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods products and equipment
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Faster learner of new tools and usage of new tools with minimal guidance
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong verbal communication skills

All applicants must be able to:

• Provide the necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S. citizen permanent resident or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States
• Complete and pass a background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand walk bend stoop climb ladders and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Capable of lifting carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally 60 lbs.
• Comfortable working on your feet for 68 hours per day.
• Ability to perform physical tasks both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to operate manual and powered cleaning equipment (e.g. vacuums buffers floor scrubbers).
• Comfortable working around children and the general public in a busy highenergy environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning products and follow written safety procedures.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a commercial building or similar setting.
• Familiarity with commercialgrade cleaning products and custodial tools.
• Experience in a museum school or hightraffic public space is a plus.
• Bilingual
• Experience working in a setting that serves families children or educational environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities and guest needs.
• A commitment to creating and maintaining a clean safe and welcoming space for all.

How to apply

Submit your completed Amazeum application your resume and cover letter via the Amazeum Career Portal.