Frick Facilities Housekeeping Team Member

The Frick Museums and Art of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Frick Pittsburgh is hiring a Facilities Housekeeping Team Member to maintain a clean and safe museum environment. The role demands on-site work with weekend and evening hours and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

You will perform janitorial duties across multiple Frick facilities, support event setups, and respond quickly to spills or issues to protect the historic spaces and artifacts. A background check is required and a full benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial field is a big plus.
• Ability to physically perform heavy cleaning and scrubbing with the ability to reach all areas is a must.
• Flexibility with the schedule, weekend and evening hours may be required.
• High degree of trustworthiness and the clearance of a criminal background check.
• Ability to deal with staff and visitors in a friendly and engaging manner.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping Janitorial duties: 65%
• Ensuring that Clayton, Haller House, the Playhouse, Lexington, The Car & Carriage Museum, The Frick Art Museum and the Orientation and Education Centers are always kept clean and presentable
• Implement additional cleaning duties per Frick policy/procedures to ensure a safe, hygienic environment for visitors and staff
• Specific duties include vacuuming, washing, and scrubbing floors and walls, dry and wet mopping, dusting, emptying trash containers, cleaning, and restocking all restrooms
• Facilities Management: 35%
• Assisting with event and meeting set-ups and take-downs (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Notifying the Curatorial Affairs Department of any changes in the condition of any art objects and artifacts
• Assisting with any office moves which could include building furniture, moving filing cabinets, desks, etc.
• Respond to leaks, spills, or accidents as necessary to protect historical facilities and/or prevent hazardous situations
• Other duties as requested and assigned by management

Skills

Custodial experience

Customer service

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Frick Facilities Housekeeping Team Member

Responsible for maintaining an environment within our museum facilities that requires a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene by using best cleaning practices throughout the site.

• This is a United Steelworkers represented position.
• Must have a Commitment to fostering a workplace culture of equity and inclusion.

Hours: 35 hours per week that requires weekend and evenings hours. This means that a flexible schedule is necessary.

Reports to: Housekeeping Manager

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, full benefits package Hourly Rate: $17.67/hour

Responsibilities:

Housekeeping Janitorial duties: 65%

• Ensuring that Clayton, Haller House, the Playhouse, Lexington, The Car & Carriage Museum, The Frick Art Museum and the Orientation and Education Centers are always kept clean and presentable
• Implement additional cleaning duties per Frick policy/procedures to ensure a safe, hygienic environment for visitors and staff
• Specific duties include vacuuming, washing, and scrubbing floors and walls, dry and wet mopping, dusting, emptying trash containers, cleaning, and restocking all restrooms

Facilities Management: 35%

• Assisting with event and meeting set-ups and take-downs (tables, chairs, etc.)
• Notifying the Curatorial Affairs Department of any changes in the condition of any art objects and artifacts
• Assisting with any office moves which could include building furniture, moving filing cabinets, desks, etc.
• Respond to leaks, spills, or accidents as necessary to protect historical facilities and/or prevent hazardous situations
• Other duties as requested and assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Experience in the custodial field is a big plus
• Ability to physically perform heavy cleaning and scrubbing with the ability to reach all areas is a must
• Flexibility with the schedule, weekend and evening hours may be required
• High degree of trustworthiness and the clearance of a criminal background check
• Ability to deal with staff and visitors in a friendly and engaging manner
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The Frick Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to fostering a workplace culture of accessibility, inclusion diversity and racial equality and urges qualified diverse applicants to apply.