Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member

Theodore-Roosevelt-Presidential-Library-Foundation; Medora (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Paid time off + benefits

Job summary

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation in Medora, North Dakota seeks a Full-Time Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member to maintain interior spaces and support visitor experience. This role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and excellent daily upkeep across public areas, offices, and galleries.

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure, you will work with Facilities, Grounds, and Operations teams to ensure cleanliness, readiness, and a welcoming campus that

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in janitorial, custodial, or facilities support preferred.
• Experience using environmentally responsible cleaning products a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of public spaces, offices, restrooms, galleries, classrooms, and staff areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for use.
• Maintain floors, windows, fixtures, furnishings, and high-touch surfaces in accordance with established standards.
• Document observations and report conditions that may impact visitor experience, safety, or building performance.
• Restock restroom, janitorial, and common area supplies as needed; operate and maintain janitorial equipment.
• Assist with event setup, teardown, and post-event cleaning to support programs and public use.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Medora, ND, US

THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” -Theodore Roosevelt

Since 2014, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) has worked to create a new kind of presidential library and museum. Now open in Medora, North Dakota, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) brings Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas, values, and relentless spirit to life through immersive experiences that invite people to engage with his story—and consider how its lessons can shape their own lives and communities. More than a place to preserve history, the TRPL is a people’s library, celebrating the stories of all who “dare greatly, think boldly, care deeply, and live passionately.”

About the Role

The Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member (Full-Time) is a steward of the interior environments of one of the most sustainable cultural institutions in the world. This role supports the daily cleanliness, health, safety, and operational readiness of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, ensuring interior spaces reflect the same care, intention, and stewardship as the surrounding land and landscape.

More than traditional janitorial work, this position contributes directly to visitor experience, indoor environmental quality, and the Library’s sustainability and operational excellence commitments. Every task supports a safe, welcoming, and mission-aligned campus.

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure, the Housekeeping / Custodial Team Member works closely with facilities, grounds, sustainability, and operations teams to maintain a clean, functional, and resilient building environment.

Core Competencies

• Stewardship & Attention to Detail Demonstrates care and pride in maintaining clean, orderly, and well-functioning interior spaces that support visitor experience, staff operations, and collections.
• Safety Awareness & Compliance Follows safety procedures, chemical handling guidelines, and PPE requirements consistently; identifies and reports hazards, spills, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Reliability & Accountability Arrives on time, completes assigned tasks thoroughly, and follows through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to Follow Standards & Procedures Understands and adheres to established cleaning protocols, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Team Collaboration & Communication Works cooperatively with Environmental Services, Facilities, and Operations staff; communicates clearly regarding completed work, needs, or observed issues.
• Professional Conduct in Public Spaces Interacts respectfully and appropriately with visitors, staff, and teammates while working in public-facing and back-of-house environments.

Responsibilities

Interior Stewardship & Readiness

• Perform daily and periodic cleaning of public spaces, offices, restrooms, galleries, classrooms, and staff areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for use
• Maintain floors, windows, fixtures, furnishings, and high-touch surfaces in accordance with established standards
• Conduct routine walk throughs of assigned areas to identify cleanliness issues, safety concerns, or operational needs
• Document observations and report conditions that may impact visitor experience, safety, or building performance

Health, Safety, & Sustainability

• Use environmentally responsible cleaning products and methods consistent with TRPL sustainability standards
• Collect, separate, and dispose of waste, recycling, and compost in alignment with organizational sustainability goals
• Support indoor environmental quality through low-impact cleaning practices and proper material handling
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or unusual conditions promptly to appropriate teams

Cross-Team & Facilities Support (As Needed)

• Provide operational support to the Facilities and Grounds teams during peak workload periods, emergency conditions, or staff absences, particularly where cleanliness, safety, and public readiness intersect with building and site operations
• Assist with event readiness, seasonal transitions, and emergency response, including pre-opening checks, post-event recovery, and snow or weather-related conditions that impact interior access and safety
• Support monitoring and reporting of conditions at the interior–exterior interface, including entryways, vestibules, loading areas, and public thresholds where dirt, moisture, ice, or debris may impact safety or building performance
• Coordinate with Facilities and Grounds staff to identify and communicate issues related to building access, life-safety readiness, waste flow, or operational impacts affecting visitor and staff experience
• Participate in cross-training and coordinated response activities to strengthen team resilience and ensure continuity of operations across Facilities, Grounds, and Environmental Services

Operations & Team Support

• Restock restroom, janitorial, and common area supplies as needed
• Operate,maintain, and perform basic care of janitorial equipment and tools
• Maintain janitorial closets and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Assist with event setup, teardown, and post-event cleaning to support programs and public use
• Coordinate with Facilities, Grounds, Sustainability, and Operations teams to support daily campus operations
• Complete assigned tasks and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and operational workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• Prior janitorial, custodial, or facilities support experience preferred
• Experience using environmentally responsible cleaning products a plus
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout assigned shifts
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Comfort working in both public-facing and back-of-house indoor environments
• Ability to properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)in accordance with safety protocols
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational scheduling
• Full-time, hourly (non-exempt) position
• Onsite work location in Medora, North Dakota

Hourly pay: $20/hour.

• Employees receive discounts on food & beverage , retail purchases, and free museum tickets.
• Full-time employees receive 20 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. Employees can also choose between a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

EEO Statement

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. TRPLF does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law as a provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in an interview, or otherwise navigate our hiring process, please email careers at trlibrary.com. Our team will connect with you to explore the best way to support your experience.