Cleaning (part time seasonal)

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking seasonal part-time Cleaning Team members to service public and private areas across the museum and village venues. You will help maintain Lovett Hall, theaters, offices, and classrooms, ensuring a clean, welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, are 18 or older, hold a valid driver's license, and bring or are willing to develop professional cleaning skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional cleaning experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash and debris from all areas.
• Dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, disinfecting, restocking supplies.
• Assist with routine and special room set-ups as required.
• Performs other activities as necessary.
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate.

Skills

Independent work

Cleaning basics

Motorized cleaning

Professional cleaning experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

20900 Oakwood Blvd, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.

We are currently accepting seasonal part-time applications for Cleaning Team positions. This opportunity will serviceall public and private sectors of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovationand Greenfield Village, including public areas of village historical structures, Lovett Hall, Anderson Center Theater, Giant Screen Experience, Research Center, and Henry Ford Academy.

• Assistsin maintaining non-historic public and private sectors of the museum and village. Assists in servicing all offices, food and merchandising facilities, public and private restrooms. Assists in maintaining Lovett Hall, including offices, ballroom, swimming pool, dormitories, conference rooms and floor surfaces. Assists in maintaining Anderson Center Theater, Giant Screen Experience, Research Center offices and public spaces. Assists in maintaining museum and village campus of Henry Ford Academy, including classrooms, laboratories and offices.
• Duties include removing trash and debris from all areas, dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, disinfecting, restocking paper products, soap, etc.
• Assists with routine and special room set-ups as required.
• Performs other activities as necessary
• Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues and opportunities.
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams as appropriate.

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• Professional cleaning experience strongly preferred

Special Skills

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Knowledge of basic cleaning skills
• Ability to operate motorized cleaning equipment