Lead Custodian

The Autry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 31,061 - 44,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance plans

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Autry in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Custodian responsible for supervising custodial staff and ensuring high cleaning standards across museum facilities. This full-time role includes training staff and performing various cleaning duties to maintain quality and safety.

Candidates must have previous custodial experience and provide reliable transportation. The position offers a generous benefits package that includes healthcare insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have prior custodial experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Reliable transportation to work across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial staff and ensure quality work.
• Perform cleaning duties in various museum locations.
• Train new employees and coordinate breaks.

Skills

Previous custodial experience

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Strong communication

Ability to assess quality work

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Autry Museum of the American West - Los Angeles, CA 90027 • Position Type: Full Time • Salary Range: $27.33 - $27.33 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Custodian is primarily responsible for overseeing custodial staff, ensuring quality work and completion in a timely manner. Additionally, this role will perform custodial cleaning functions for the Autry Museum of the American West and its other locations (Parks Resource Center and Southwest Museum) as needed. The Lead Custodian will report directly to the Custodial Manager regarding attendance, daily work duties/schedule, changes in work schedules, special event instructions, special cleaning projects and other related items.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Routine duties will consist of cleaning, dusting, waxing, vacuuming, window cleaning and mopping within all the museum galleries, public areas, plaza, cafe and administrative offices as well as picking up paper, trash or other debris.
• Assist in training new employees, coordinating breaks and/or meal periods.
• Monitor and inspect work quality, completeness and accuracy, reporting any safety or accuracy concerns to Custodial Manager.
• Upkeep of wood, concrete, carpeted and tiled floors – mopping, sweeping, dusting, polishing and vacuuming and trash removal.
• Upkeep of windows, door glass, mirrors – wet wiping, dusting and dry wiping.
• Upkeep of the building’s brass door fixtures, metal railing, handles and frames as well as the wooden railings and frames.
• Ensure high quality cleaning of Museum Restrooms – clean, sanitize and restock all male, female and unisex restrooms by cleaning all toilets, sinks, floors, toilet cubicles, urinals, faucet fixtures and trash removal.
• Upkeep of Administrative Offices, store sales area, cafe dining room, common office hallways and employee lounges (vacuuming, dry mopping as needed, wet mopping as needed or allowed, and trash removal).
• Set‑up of chairs and tables, rubber mats and clean‑up for all museum events. The custodial staff will also handle the removal of the same equipment after the event.

Special cleaning projects will be scheduled and coordinated by the Custodial Manager and/or Senior Lead Custodian. The needs of special events will vary and will be determined by the Event Coordinator and discussed with the Custodial Manager. The Custodial Manager and/or Senior Lead Custodian will also determine the type of cleaning procedure, equipment and solutions needed, if necessary and allowed.

When the Custodial Manager is off or at a different site, the Lead Custodian will communicate scheduling changes for contract staff with the HR department. The Lead Custodian will also communicate to Custodial Staff to ensure all work is performed safely, and equipment is properly maintained and cleaned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned. The Autry reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous custodial experience is required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and supplies appropriate for each surface area.
• Ability to assess high quality work completion for various facilities.
• Reliable transportation to work between all Autry sites.
• Flexible scheduling availability.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels of the organization and ability to keep supervisors apprised of personnel issues.
• Ability to use a 2‑way radio.
• Capability to climb small 4‑foot ladders or use a small footstool to reach cleaning areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to pull or push 80 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Involves long periods of standing and walking or sitting; frequent stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, and repetitive movements.
• Extended work hours as needed.
• Work indoors and outdoors per museum needs.
• Cell phone use; headphones are not permitted while working.
• All accidents must be reported immediately to the Custodial Manager or Security when the Custodial Manager is not available.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19. Satisfactory proof may be provided.

GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Best‑in‑class healthcare insurance plans:
  • 2 Medical HMOs – Narrow Network and Full Network
  • 2 Medical PPOs – Traditional and High Deductible PPO with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 2 Dental Plans
  • 1 Vision Plan
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to cover eligible costs of healthcare
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care costs.
• Paid Time Off policies that include vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Employer‑paid Life Insurance.
• Additional opportunities to enroll in supplemental insurance plans:
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Long‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance

Please note you must be a California resident – Autry is not a multi‑state employer.