Housekeeper

Senator John Heinz History Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Public transportation nearby

Job summary

The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-time Housekeeper to ensure the cleanliness of the facility, including bathrooms, floors, and common areas. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires weekend and holiday availability.

High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of housekeeping experience is required. Candidates should be highly organized, capable of independent work, and comfortable working in a multi-team environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with minimum of two years of housekeeping experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-team environment; physically demanding.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility, including bathrooms, floors, dusting, walls, and daily refuse.
• Perform duties efficiently to support smooth facility operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated Museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attraction that presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive and engaging environment for visitors of all ages. The largest history museum in Pennsylvania, the AAM-accredited History Center attracts large and diverse audiences to its 370,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District that includes six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space along with spectacular spaces for unique events.

The History Center’s family of museums includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park; and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa. The History Center also leads a partnership of more than 125 regional historical societies, museums, and organizations dedicated to preserving local history – the History Center Affiliates Program.

A popular destination for families and visitors to our region, the History Center attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually and reaches millions through virtual programs and digital outreach. The History Center was recently recognized as America’s #1 History Museum by USA TODAY and “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” by Pittsburgh Magazine.

Job Posting

The Senator John Heinz History Center is seeking a Full-time Housekeeper.

The Housekeeper is responsible for all activities related to the cleanliness of the facility including care of bathrooms, floor care (mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, carpet scrubbing), dusting, wall care, and daily refuge. Perform duties required for the efficient and effective operation of the facility.

This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Director of Facilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent with minimum of two years of housekeeping experience.

Excellent organizational and communication skills required. The job requires the ability to be both a multi-team player as well as function independently with a lot of self-motivation. This position is physically demanding, requiring extensive, lifting, bending, walking, and standing. The job also requires an attention to detail and the ability to notice what must be done without being told. The successful candidate will possess a love for cleaning and an eye for detail. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Why Work at the History Center?

• Rewarding, mission-driven work that makes an impact in the community
• Smithsonian-affiliated Museum located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant and historic Strip District
• Voted the #1 history museum in the nation by USA Today
• Voted Best Museum in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine
• Highly professional, collegial staff and dedicated volunteers
• Located in Pittsburgh, one of America’s “most livable” cities
• Dynamic workplace in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance / LTD
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café
• Public transportation and parking options nearby

The History Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The History Center celebrates diversity and is committed to treating all applicants & employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.