Cleaner, Janitor

Job Details

Job Location:

Buffalo, NY 14222
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $19.32 - $19.32 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Facilities

The Cleaner reports directly to the Head of Facilities. The Cleaner is responsible for carrying out general services in a proactive and friendly manner, addressing problems identified during inspections, reporting unsafe conditions within the museum, and acting as a point of contact for employees and patrons.

• Follow a schedule to perform general janitorial services such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and general clean up inside all buildings.
• Perform all required maintenance on the museum’s restrooms to maintain the museum’s standards.
• Keep the museum grounds clean of garbage, debris, leaves, branches, and other foreign materials.
• Clean and maintain floors in all museum buildings.
• Inspect the museum’s campus for damage or other facilities issues and report issues to the Head of Facilities.
• Proactively address problems identified through inspections.
• Remove snow and ice (shoveling / salting) as needed.
• Act as a primary point of contact for both employees and patrons, responding with courtesy, respect, and in a friendly manner at all times.
• Follow all museum safety requirements and participate in safety training programs.
• Assist with set up and breakdown of special events as needed, which may require 24/7 availability.
• Ensure the appropriate safety gear is worn for all assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Organized self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively operate floor maintenance scrubbers, buffers, or other related equipment (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs. (e.g., tables, chairs).
• Must be able to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in general maintenance or janitorial services.

THIS IS A UNION ROLE