Assistant Maintainer (Cleaner) (Various Shifts Available)

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF AR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid Time Off

Commuter benefits

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a general cleaner to perform building and office cleaning across museum facilities in New York. The role includes sweeping, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, exterior maintenance, and basic equipment operation.

Candidates should have high school diploma or GED and prior cleaning experience. The job offers union-rate pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work within a world-renowned cultural institution located in New York City.

Qualifications

• General building and office cleaning experience.
• Ability to do maintenance indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and vacuum floors, clean restrooms, and exterior areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and machinery as needed.
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles and manage waste.
• Assist with snow removal and exterior cleaning as required.
• Follow safety and cleanliness standards across building areas.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Maintenance indoors/outdoors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision, responsible for the performance of general building and office cleaning; this includes sidewalks, steps, snow removal and other areas outside the Museum building.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Sweeping, vacuuming, use of cleaning compounds, operation of machinery including rotary floor machines, as well as the cleaning of the exteriorEmptying wet trash/recycling receptacles and placing material into appropriate compactors or holding areasCleaning of exterior areas which includes emptying garbage, sweeping steps, removal of debris and snowCleaning of toilets, washbasins and other restroom fixtures and floorsCleaning from ladders, rigsApplying stain to floorsMay be assigned to heavy duty moving workProvide indoor and outdoor grounds maintenance duties as assigned by Buildings managementOther related dutiesREQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:General building and office cleaning experienceAbility to do maintenance indoors and outdoorsKNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:High School graduate or possession of a High School equivalency diploma (GED) issued by the State of New York or certificate issued by the Armed ForcesCOMPENSATION RATE:Pay Rate: $21.1524 /HourlyThe advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. * Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee’s seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.Visa SponsorshipVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.Location RequirementsAt time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.Benefits OfferingsThe Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.Medical, dental, vision and life insurance403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer matchConsiderable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidaysLong-term disability coverageFlexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)Free financial-planning servicesFinancial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs25% discount for staff in Museum shopsA subsidized staff cafeteriaAccess to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutionsWe recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the desired attributes for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact [e-mail] Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.