Facilities Attendant (Full-Time)

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is seeking a Facilities Attendant to maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the Museum and Sculpture Garden. You will support setup and breakdown for events and programs, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors, staff, volunteers, and guests.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning of restrooms and public spaces, maintenance of exterior areas, and safe operation of custodial equipment. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduates or GED equivalent.
• Two years of related experience desirable in housekeeping or facilities.
• General maintenance experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently with follow-through.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain restrooms, public areas, floors and glass daily.
• Maintain restroom fixtures, surfaces, counters, trash, and supplies.
• Care for Sculpture Garden facilities and exterior areas.
• Operate floor-care machines and custodial equipment safely.
• Use and store cleaning products and PPE per safety procedures.
• Report spills, trash and maintenance concerns promptly.
• Coordinate daily assignments with Facilities Manager.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown and other facility tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness during events and in crowded environments.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Skills

Good listening

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Follow-through

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHY NOMA

At the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), we are dedicated to inspiring communities through art, culture, and meaningful experiences. Located in the heart of New Orleans City Park, NOMA offers a unique and dynamic workplace where every team member contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, and memorable environment for our visitors.

Joining NOMA means becoming part of a collaborative team committed to excellence, service, and the care of one of the region's premier cultural institutions. As a Facilities Attendant, you will play an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the Museum and Sculpture Garden, helping ensure that visitors, staff, and guests experience NOMA at its best every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and general upkeep of the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), including public areas, restrooms, floors, windows, exterior areas, and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. This position performs routine custodial and general maintenance duties and supports the setup and breakdown of special events and programs.

The Facilities Attendant plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, and professional environment for NOMA visitors, staff, volunteers, and guests while helping protect the Museum's facilities and art collection.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and maintain Museum restrooms, public areas, floors, glass, and other assigned spaces on a daily basis, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and other routine cleaning duties.
• Maintain all restroom facilities by cleaning and disinfecting fixtures and surfaces, keeping counters and floors clean and dry, cleaning mirrors, removing trash, and ensuring supplies are properly stocked and organized.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the Sculpture Garden facilities and assigned exterior areas, including restrooms, walkways, and trash receptacles.
• Operate floor-care machines and other custodial equipment safely and properly in accordance with established procedures.
• Properly use and store cleaning products, chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with established safety procedures and manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor Museum and assigned exterior areas throughout the workday and promptly address or report spills, trash, debris, maintenance concerns, and other conditions that may affect visitor or employee safety, cleanliness, or appearance.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Manager regarding daily assignments, projects, maintenance needs, work priorities, and cleaning supplies, materials, equipment, or repairs needed to properly maintain Museum facilities.
• Perform general maintenance duties and assist with other facility-related projects as assigned and within the scope of the position.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of furniture, equipment, and other materials for Museum events, programs, meetings, and special functions.
• During Museum events and functions, maintain the cleanliness and appearance of Museum facilities, restrooms, and assigned exterior areas, including trash and debris removal and prompt cleanup of spills.
• Work effectively and safely in crowded, noisy, and fast-paced environments; manage multiple responsibilities; and adjust work priorities to accommodate scheduled activities and unexpected facility or operational needs.
• Maintain NOMA's standards of cleanliness, safety, service, professionalism, and visitor experience; exercise sound judgment in the best interests of NOMA, its visitors, staff, facilities, and art collection; and exercise appropriate care when working in galleries and other areas containing artwork or sensitive Museum property.
• Follow NOMA policies, procedures, safety requirements, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as required by the Museum's operating and programming schedule and perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with special projects and facility-related assignments as requested by the Facilities Manager or Museum leadership.
• Support other members of the Facilities team as operational needs require.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduates or G.E.D. equivalent

Previous housekeeping, custodial, janitorial, or facilities experience preferred; two years of related experience is desirable.

General maintenance experience a plus.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned responsibilities with appropriate follow-through.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to work collaboratively with Museum staff and other departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good listening and communication skills.
• Good follow-through on daily assignments and projects.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Good decision‑making abilities.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements associated with cleaning and facility maintenance.
• Ability to push and pull cleaning carts, equipment, trash receptacles, and other materials.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard custodial and floor‑care equipment.
• Ability to perform work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions when performing exterior or Sculpture Garden duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in Museum galleries, public spaces, offices, restrooms, event spaces, back-of-house areas, and outdoor environments.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.
• Evening, weekends, holidays, and special‑event work may be required based on Museum operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The New Orleans Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.