Custodian

Position Timeline

Accepting applications through July 31, 2026.

The Children’s Museum of South Dakota sparks imagination and learning for all children and their grown‑ups through play, creativity and discovery.

CMSD seeks to transform the world by inspiring generations to love learning and to believe that life is full of possibilities.

Our Custodian role creates a high‑quality experience for all guests by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all visitors and staff. This position is responsible for daily custodial tasks, contributing to the overall care and presentation of the Museum.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming Museum environment.
• Perform routine custodial duties, including dusting, vacuuming and mopping throughout Museum spaces.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, meeting rooms, staff spaces and common areas, ensuring they are prepared for visitors and staff.
• Wipe windows, mirrors and glass surfaces for a polished appearance.
• Monitor and empty garbage and recycling bins regularly.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors and floors, and replenish necessary supplies.
• Continuously check high‑traffic areas during operating hours to ensure cleanliness.
• Respond promptly to spills, accidents or urgent cleaning needs.
• Conduct daily inspections of Museum public spaces to identify, solve or report any maintenance or safety concerns when appropriate.
• Adhere to all Museum safety protocols and procedures.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of rooms and spaces for meetings, events and other functions, ensuring they are clean, ready to use and set to specific layout requirements.
• When needed, conduct light outdoor seasonal maintenance, including weeding and deadheading plants, as well as minor snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Shows a passion for and commitment to our mission, vision and values.
• Previous custodial, janitorial or facility maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow and enforce established systems, processes and procedures with consistency and accuracy.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and take initiative.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, lift up to 30 pounds and work in indoor and outdoor environments.

• Starting salary range of at least $16.50 per hour and will be evaluated commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include an Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Membership, discount onsite at Café Coteau and Play Central Toys and Books, professional and career development, and a playful environment.

• Scheduled shifts will include evenings, weekends and some holidays. A commitment to work at least 2 to 3 weekends each month is required.
• This role requires an active, hands‑on approach, including standing and walking for extended periods and performing tasks that involve lifting, bending and moving objects to ensure a clean and safe environment for our visitors.
• Work is completed both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in varying weather conditions.
• This role must be completed onsite.
• Part‑time commitment requires a minimum of 8–15 hours per week.
• This position reports to our Operations and Exhibit Manager.

The Children’s Museum of South Dakota celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees of all race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and veteran status feel welcome.