Facilities Attendant

Glenstone Museum; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, long-term disability and AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Glenstone Museum, located in Potomac, Maryland, seeks a Facilities Attendant to perform high-quality custodial work across museum spaces. The role reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor and requires attention to detail in a demanding, fast-paced setting.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with a 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM shift, and the wage is $21.60 per hour. The position emphasizes reliable transportation to the Potomac campus, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and prior custodial experience.

Qualifications

• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters required.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one-year custodial experience in an institutional/commercial setting.
• Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor machines.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and event setup diagrams.
• Ability to stand/walk/bend for 8 hours; lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open relationships with guests, visitors, and staff.
• Follow periodic routines to keep work areas organized and spotless.
• Clean walls, furniture, windows, tile, fixtures, and floors.
• Vacuum with upright and backpack vacuums.
• Operate floor machines and related equipment as needed.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock bathrooms and supplies.
• Clean windows, millwork and fixtures; dust furnishings.
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables.
• Distribute and secure supplies and equipment.
• Report malfunctions and safety issues.
• Operate employee shuttle as needed.
• Set up spaces for special events.

Skills

Cultural competence

Interpersonal communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Job description

Facilities Attendant

Reports To

Housekeeping Supervisor

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Wage

$21.60 per hour

An Introduction to Glenstone Museum

Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free. The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to develop new skills, feel connected to our mission, and actively participate in advancing their careers.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Housekeeper Supervisor, the Facilities Attendant I is responsible for maintaining all spaces at Glenstone at the highest level and will be responsible for scheduled and unscheduled cleaning, organization, light maintenance, horizontal and vertical surfaces, and fixtures. This position entails full-performance, high-level work maintaining the museum's buildings and ensuring that cleanliness, orderliness, and attractive conditions are sustained to guarantee a healthy and aesthetically appealing physical environment.

Desired Attributes & Characteristics

The ideal candidate will work well independently but also thrive as a member of a high-performing team and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment. Attention to detail will be critical as you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of world-class museum facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain open and responsive relationships with the Glenstone community, including guests, visitors, and other employees.
• Establish and follow periodic routines to maintain meticulous, organized, spotless work areas.
• Clean walls, furniture, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment, and floors.
• Vacuum with upright and backpack vacuums with attachments.
• Responsible for cleaning all types of flooring surfaces, including stairs, and when required, operate heavy-duty -machines, including floor burnishers and carpet extractors.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect bathroom areas and replenish paper, soap, and other consumable supplies.
• Clean windows and mirrors, clean and dust millwork, fixtures, door frames, and related furnishings.
• Collect, sort, and remove trash and recyclables.
• Pick up, distribute, monitor, and secure supplies and equipment.
• Sweep or shovel snow from building entrances and steps.
• Report malfunctions, unsafe conditions, repairs and damage to equipment, fixtures and buildings.
• Operate employee shuttle at designated times and/or as needed to transport Glenstone staff.
• Perform setup for special events.

Required Qualifications

• COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one-year experience performing custodial work in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from Potomac, MD.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as vacuum cleaners and floor machines.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, follow diagrams and sketches for event setup.
• Ability to stand, walk, or bend for at least 8 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Multi-surface and floor care training to include maintenance and cleaning of stone floors, terrazzo floors, hardwood floors, stainless steel counter tops, interior and exterior glass.
• Experience working with automatic shades and valuable furniture or artwork.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Glenstone offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and provides a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for the future.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• a 401(k)-retirement account with a matching contribution
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.