Historic Museum Technician - Collections & Display Prep

Oakland University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University’s Meadow Brook Estate seeks a diligent housekeeping professional to care for historical interiors, rooms, and collections under the supervision of the curator. You will maintain a safe, clean environment aligned with preservation standards and seasonal needs.

Daily tasks include routine cleaning, preparation for special displays, assisting with collections handling, and coordinated work with staff, volunteers, and the public to ensure visitor safety and a positive experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Housekeeping experience required.
• Ability to take initiative, exercise good judgement, and follow instructions.
• Learn to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Must be discreet about Meadow Brook Estate’s collections and business and maintain confidentiality of Meadow Brook Estate’s information.
• Flexibility to work evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Cleans historical interior elements, rooms, and collections.
• Supports the Curator with handling collection objects and prepping for displays.
• Performs routine building and collections care duties per schedules and seasonal needs.
• Identifies non-routine maintenance or repairs and consults with the Curator per preservation guidelines.
• Maintains a team approach and collaborates with staff, volunteers, and the public to ensure safety and a positive visitor experience.

Skills

Housekeeping

Initiative

Multitasking

Collaboration

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Oakland University’s Meadow Brook Estate seeks a diligent housekeeping professional to care for historical interiors, rooms, and collections under the supervision of the curator. You will maintain a safe, clean environment aligned with preservation standards and seasonal needs.

Daily tasks include routine cleaning, preparation for special displays, assisting with collections handling, and coordinated work with staff, volunteers, and the public to ensure visitor safety and a positive experience.