Evening Custodian - I

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is currently seeking a Full Time Custodian I in our Custodial Services Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you.

Job Class: Full Time

Hiring Range: $21.00/hour (+ $0.75/hour Shift Differential from 4pm-12am)

Work Schedule: 3:30pm - 12am

Direct Reports: No direct reports

The position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the Museum for our guests, staff and volunteers, and it ensures a positive presentation of the Museum facilities. Under general supervision the position provides an exceptional level of cleaning to achieve and maintain a clean, safe, healthy, attractive environment for our guests, volunteers and staff.

• Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with DMNS cleaning specifications.
• Responsible for performing custodial duties in guest and staff office areas, including emptying trash, dusting, vacuuming, windows, etc. to ensure consistently clean and safe spaces.
• Cleans and disinfects fixtures and surfaces throughout the building as directed by their supervisor.
• Empties all trash receptacles and disposes of trash throughout the building.
• Restocks supplies as needed throughout the building.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

• 18 years of age or older required.
• Evening/night/weekend and on-call work may be required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate museum activities required.

• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment including floor and carpet cleaning machines and floor extraction techniques preferred.
• Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to modify tasks, when necessary, throughout the day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Positive representative of The Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
• Work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow staff and guests.
• Committed to working safely at all times.

• Ability to work in crowded conditions in busy public spaces, including restocking restrooms, spot cleaning and removing trash.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, up to 90% of time.
• Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
• Ability to walk from one work site to another and can cover distances of 5 miles per shift in the complex.
• Seasonal exposure to heat and cold is encountered when working outdoors. May be exposed to extreme heat (above 100 degrees) or cold (below 32 degrees) for periods of more than 1 hour.
• Visual acuity to work with machinery and tools.
• Capable of pushing and pulling a cleaning cart, or various equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift.
• Capable of pushing and pulling furniture and equipment (25-100 lb.) frequently.
• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens, norovirus and fecal material.
• Must be able to handle/interact with all chemicals used (i.e., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
• Must be willing and able to withstand exposure to dust and fumes associated with cleaning agents.