Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Custodial Services department seeks full-time Museum Attendant Guards to join their team.

Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services duties may include the following:

• Heavy cleaning after construction work; scrubbing floors with machines, removing old wax from floors, re-waxing and buffing; shoveling snow from steps, walks and driveways; cleaning outside yards, plazas, walks, driveways, stairways, etc.
• Cleaning public or nonpublic areas including exhibition halls, offices, laboratories, restrooms, workrooms, shops, stairways, corridors, etc. Cleaning procedures include but are not limited to emptying waste receptacles; sweeping; mopping; dusting; wiping glass and washing toilets, urinals, and wash basins.
• Replenishing paper towels, toilet paper, and soap, or any other cleaning-related task that needs to be completed.
• Report any damage to exhibits, unsafe conditions, loose floor tiles, torn window shades, etc. Report any unusual occurrences, such as minor accidents, and other cases requiring additional help or authority.

It is possible, although rare, that Custodial Services Museum Attendant Guards may be assigned to complete the job duties of Museum Attendant Guards in Security and Safety.

The expected salary for the Museum Attendant Guard, Custodial Services is $48,073.44/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain valid Security Guard Registration from New York State.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous custodial or security guard experience.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org