Museum Custodian & Safety Coordinator

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time custodian responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in the museums and adjacent areas. The role trains outside contractors and volunteers on cleaning procedures and safety standards, and requires daily interaction with the public.

Duties include performing daily custodial tasks, cleaning exhibits and restrooms, reporting safety hazards, stocking supplies, and training event caterers and vendors on museum policies.

Qualifications

• Six months of custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work required.
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds.
• Must be able to work around the public and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial duties to maintain sanitary conditions in the museums and adjacent areas.
• Clean exhibit areas, restrooms, kitchens, and office spaces by sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Resolve safety hazards; perform walk-throughs and report issues to supervision.
• Pick up, empty, disinfect, and dispose of trash and debris.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock restrooms to accommodate visitor flow.
• Operate vacuums for carpeted areas throughout the museum.
• Provide feedback on materials and supplies and train outside contractors in museum policies.
• Train caterers and external vendors on cleanliness policies and SDS procedures.

Skills

Custodial experience

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time custodian responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in the museums and adjacent areas. The role trains outside contractors and volunteers on cleaning procedures and safety standards, and requires daily interaction with the public.

Duties include performing daily custodial tasks, cleaning exhibits and restrooms, reporting safety hazards, stocking supplies, and training event caterers and vendors on museum policies.