Housekeeper

Norton Museum Of Art Inc; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flex schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across the museum and adjacent homes, including setup and takedown for events. The role involves routine cleaning of public spaces, galleries, offices, and restrooms, plus safety-focused facilities support.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with comprehensive benefits and a requirement to work varied hours including events.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move about the facility.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Clear communication with staff, vendors, and visitors.
• Proficient in operating office equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all visitor and public spaces, exhibit galleries, staff offices, meeting rooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Clean windows, doors, mirrors, tables, walls, partitions, and fixtures.
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors regularly.
• Service restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Report maintenance concerns to supervisor and assist on projects as needed.

Skills

Physical strength

Reading and following directions

Communication

Office equipment operation

Computer literacy (Windows)

Multi-tasking

Tools

Windows environment

Fax machine

Postage machine

Shipping/receiving software

Job description

About the Norton Museum of Art:Founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton, the Norton Museum of Art is Florida’s largest art museum, renowned for its distinguished collection. The Norton Museum of Art welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through intimate and creative encounters with wide-ranging collections and programs of the highest quality. With holdings spanning Contemporary, Early European, Modern, and Asian Art, as well as Photography, the Norton serves as a cherished institution within its community.Our Commitments:To uphold our mission and ensure the Norton’s relevance to our community, we are dedicated to the following principles:Art: We celebrate and share excellence in the arts in all its forms.Audience: We cultivate meaningful dialogues and relationships with a diverse and inclusive audience.Ambassadors: Our employees, Trustees, volunteers, and partners are the vital links connecting Art and Audience.Foundations: We are committed to preserving the Norton’s fiscal and physical legacy for future generations.Position Summary:The Housekeeper will be responsible for overall cleanliness of the facility and the homes on Cranes nest. If needed will assist in setting up/take down of furniture for special eventsPrimary Duties & Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Clean and maintain all visitor and public spaces, exhibit galleries, staff offices, meeting rooms, hallways, snack and common areas, auditorium, stairs, and elevators.Clean all windows, doors, mirrors, tables, walls, partitions, woodwork, metal work, and drinking fountains.Consistently vacuuming, sweeping and mopping throughout the day, or as needed.Clean and service all restrooms, sanitize toilet bowls, sinks and countertops, and replenish hand soap, toilet rolls, and paper towel dispensers.Dust railings, fans, window blinds, and light fixtures.Spot clean spills on carpets and tile, concrete floors.Remove trash and replace plastic liners in all trash receptacles.Pick up litter and other debris throughout the Museum facility and grounds.Properly require adequate cleaning supplies and equipment needed to complete jobs.Promptly report maintenance concerns, issues, or potential safety hazards to the Lead Housekeeper and/or Director of Facilities.Assist Facilities Department in certain projects as a team especially from the safety standpoint.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisorRequirements & Qualifications:Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently. Must be physically flexible and able to bend and flex, both horizontally and vertically to reach for packages.Must be able to stand for long periods of time.Must be able to understand and follow oral and written directions.Must be able to communicate clearly with all staff members, vendors, and visitors.Must be able to operate office equipment including fax machine, postage machine, and computer.Must be computer literate in the Windows environment and able to operate computer-based shipping/receiving software.Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Physical Requirements:Clean and service all restrooms, sanitize toilet bowls, sinks and countertops, and replenish hand soap, toilet rolls, and paper towel dispensers.Hours and Compensation:Monday through Friday, day shift, nights, weekends, and special events as neededFull-Time, Non-ExemptCompensation: Commensurate with experienceLocation Requirements:At the time of employment, employees are expected to be located within reasonable commuting distance of the museum. Commuting Distance means they are located in South Florida, and able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.Museum Location: 1450 South Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33413Benefits Offerings:The museum provides competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits may differ based on employment status.Medical, Dental, Vision, Worksite plans & Additional Life InsuranceBasic Life Insurance and AD&D, employer paidShort-term Disability Insurance, employer paidFlexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts401(k) retirement plan and 2% employer matchConsiderable paid time off, plus 4 additional discretionary days, and 9 recognized holidaysFlex Work options; hybrid & flexible schedule after an employee’s 90-day probationary period. NOTE: FlexWork is not suitable for all positions.20% discount for staff in the Museum store10% discount at The RestaurantMembership to the ROAM Museum networkDeadline to Apply: October 28, 2026Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Norton Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Norton Museum of Art makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.