Housekeeper, Full-time

Senator John Heinz History Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness of the facility, including bathrooms, floors, dusting and general upkeep. This role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires a strong work ethic and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma with at least two years of housekeeping experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with minimum of two years of housekeeping experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to be a multi-team player and work independently with self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility including bathrooms, floor care (mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, carpet scrubbing), dusting, wall care, and daily refuge.
• Perform duties required for the efficient operation of the facility.
• Report to the Director of Facilities and work as part of a full-time team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Senator John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day

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.

About the Postion

The Senator John Heinz History Center is seeking an experienced and dependable Full-time Housekeeper to join our team.

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.

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 Cafe


• Public transportation and parking options nearby

Qualifications

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 a strong 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.

The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work and understands that cleanliness is essential to creating a great visitor experience.