Frick Facilities Housekeeping Team Member

The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Frick Pittsburgh is seeking a Facilities Housekeeping Team Member to maintain a high standard of cleanliness across museum spaces, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for visitors and staff. The role is full-time, with 35 hours per week and weekend/evening requirements.

Hourly rate is $17.67/hour, with a full benefits package and union representation. Reports to the Housekeeping Manager and requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial field is preferred.
• Must be able to perform heavy cleaning and reach all areas.
• Schedule includes weekends and evenings; flexibility required.
• Clearance of a criminal background check required.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff and visitors.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Keep the following Frick spaces clean and presentable: Clayton, Haller House, Playhouse, Lexington, Car & Carriage Museum, Frick Art Museum, Orientation and Education Centers.
• Assist with event/set-up and take-downs, and with office moves as needed.
• Report changes in art objects or facility conditions to relevant departments.
• Respond to leaks, spills, or accidents to protect facilities and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Custodial experience

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Background check clearance

Customer interaction

Self-motivation

Lifting 50 lbs

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.