Janitorial Services Aide

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b with employer match

Discounts in museum store and cafe

Free general admission for you and in­

40 hours/week

Job summary

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is seeking a General Services Aide to perform janitorial services across its facilities and support event setup. The role requires attention to cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction in a dynamic museum environment.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, trash removal, and assisting with conference room setup, while adhering to sanitation guidelines and safety protocols. This position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 year janitorial experience with a HS diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience
• Preferred experience in Hospitality or Cultural Institutions
• Knowledge of housekeeping operational procedures
• Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements and cleaning chemicals

Responsibilities

• Janitorial Services - maintain general indoor appearance of the building, restrooms and lobbies, vacuum, mop floors, and clean carpets
• Ensure disinfection and sanitization of spaces following OSHA, CDC, and state guidelines
• Set up conference rooms for training as needed
• Assist with event setup and takedown including arranging tables and trash receptacles

Skills

Housekeeping procedures

Sanitation knowledge

Basic hand tools

Carpet cleaning procedures

Initiative and problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Shampooer

Buffer

Job description

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

Winterthur offers a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission “to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]” and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The basic function of this position is janitorial services and miscellaneous jobs; perform general services work orders, move and deliver supplies, such as toilet paper, cups, plates, etc., and assist with event set up and take down. The General Services Aide will maintain the overall cleanliness of all facilities at Winterthur. This position assists in ensuring guest and staff satisfaction is achieved by maintaining the cleanliness of the facilities

Compensation:

$17.00/hour

Benefits:

• Including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• generous paid time off plan including 10 holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• 403b with employer match for eligible employees
• discounts in the museum store and cafe
• free general admission for you and your immediate family

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday with rotating weekends, 40 hours/week

Responsibilities:

1. 1.Janitorial Services - maintain general indoor appearance of the building, collect trash from offices, restrooms and lobbies, vacuum and perform carpet cleaning services, mop floors (restrooms, stairwells, lobbies), dusting and wiping furniture and vents, operate a vacuum, shampooer, and buffer, mix and use cleaning solutions safely and store them in a secure area
2. 2.Ensuring disinfection and sanitization of employee work spaces and customer facing public areas in order to comply with guidelines regarding preventing the spread of infectious diseases, such as Influenza and Covid-19. Guidelines and specifics may change in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and state requirements.
3. 3.Perform duties as assigned in the Work orders, such as setting up conference room for training
4. 4. Responsible for Event Set Up and Take Down, such as setting up tables and small trash receptacles for events

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience:

2 year janitorial experience with a HS diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the Hospitality or Cultural Institution industries

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Knowledge of housekeeping operational procedures
2. Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements/controls and applications of relevant cleaning chemicals.
3. Basic knowledge of hand tools
4. Basic knowledge of carpet cleaning procedures.
5. Ability to assess a situation and take initiative to proactively resolve and prevent issues

Essential Functions:

1. Duties will involve bending, stretching, reaching and moving at a fast pace.
2. Able to lift 50 lb.
3. Able to climb up to 9 flights of stairs
4. Able to walk and stand for extended period of time; 8 hours or more

Thank you for considering Winterthur Museum job opportunities.