Museum Custodian II (Part-Time, Evenings/Weekends)

Grambling State University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans is hiring for a part-time custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance across museum buildings and grounds. The role supports daily operations with responsibilities including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, trash disposal, and preparation for special events.

Candidate will assist with event setups, grounds work, and routine upkeep; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial/housekeeping/groundskeeping/food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, cleaning glass windows with appropriate cleaners and tools.
• Emptying trash and disinfecting trash containers.
• Moving and dusting furniture and fixtures; arranging as needed.
• Maintaining outdoor entryways and sidewalks by sweeping, hosing and pressure washing.
• Cleaning and waxing flooring with industrial equipment and waxes; operating strippers, buffing and polishing machines.
• Reading event forms and assisting with setup/breakdown of tables, chairs, and AV equipment for events.
• Assisting with lawn care: mowing, trimming shrubs, watering plants; operating lawn equipment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial experience

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans is hiring for a part-time custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance across museum buildings and grounds. The role supports daily operations with responsibilities including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, window cleaning, trash disposal, and preparation for special events.

Candidate will assist with event setups, grounds work, and routine upkeep; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.