Museum Housekeeper: Clean, Safe, Visitor-Ready Spaces

Houston Museum of Natural Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Free HMNS membership

Free museum admission

Discounted programming

Free staff parking

Job summary

Houston Museum of Natural Science is seeking a full-time Housekeeper in the Building Department. The role involves cleaning public spaces, staff areas, restrooms and exhibit areas to maintain a welcoming environment for visitors.

Tasks include sweeping, vacuuming, laundry-related chores, restocking supplies and responding to cleaning needs. You must be reliable, punctual and able to work varied shifts in a fast-paced museum setting.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public spaces including entries, walkways, exhibit galleries, elevators, stairwells and retail spaces.
• Maintain staff work areas, offices and other spaces not open to the public.
• Clean floors, including vacuuming, sweeping, waxing and buffing.
• Clean restroom facilities.
• Sanitize handrails, doorknobs and other fixtures routinely touched by visitors.
• Collect trash and recycling from bins and place in dumpster.
• Dust and polish exhibit cases.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs.
• Restock consumable supplies in restrooms and supply closets.
• Inspect public spaces to ensure they meet cleanliness standards.
• Participate in occasional projects for other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with the museum’s health and safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

GED Certificate

5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Houston Museum of Natural Science is seeking a full-time Housekeeper in the Building Department. The role involves cleaning public spaces, staff areas, restrooms and exhibit areas to maintain a welcoming environment for visitors.

Tasks include sweeping, vacuuming, laundry-related chores, restocking supplies and responding to cleaning needs. You must be reliable, punctual and able to work varied shifts in a fast-paced museum setting.