MUSEUM PORTER (Custodial & Facilities Support)

Cayton Children's Museum; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cayton Children’s Museum in Los Angeles is seeking dedicated Museum Porters to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of our museum space. This role is essential for a safe, inviting environment for children, families, and staff.

It is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position with schedule flexibility for evenings and weekends. The base pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with a commitment to consistent high standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Prior custodial, janitorial, or porter experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, child-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning of all museum areas and restrooms.
• Remove trash and recycling; disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Assist with exhibit sanitation and upkeep.
• Set up and breakdown for events and programs.
• Monitor inventory of janitorial supplies.

Skills

Custodial experience

Attention to detail

Physical endurance

Independent & teamwork

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

MUSEUM PORTER (Custodial & Facilities Support)

Organization

CAYTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Reporting to

Museum Experience & Administration team

Working closely with

All Members of the Cayton Team

Job Type

Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Schedule

7.5-29.5 hours per week / weeknights and weekend availability required, based on Wed-Sun operating hours

About the Cayton Children’s Museum

We are on a mission to serve the many communities that make up the greater Los Angeles area through engaging exhibits and playful learning opportunities as well as relevant and responsive programming. The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. We strive to nurture children of all backgrounds and abilities to become engaged citizens of the world by facilitating collaborative, experiential learning and creative expression, both in our Museum space and through our community programs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cayton Children’s Museum is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Museum Porters to oversee the cleanliness, sanitation, and upkeep of our museum space. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe, inviting, and engaging environment for children, families, and staff. Porters will be responsible for daily custodial duties, routine maintenance tasks, and responding to on-demand cleaning and light repair needs throughout the Museum. Due to the variable nature of events and programming, the Museum Porter must have flexibility with respect to schedule and assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Cleaning & Maintenance

• Perform regular cleaning of all museum areas, including restrooms, floors, surfaces, exhibits, play spaces, offices, and common areas.
• Remove trash and recycling from all bins, replacing liners as needed.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as handrails, tables, chairs, exhibit components, and doors.
• Spot-clean spills, stains, and debris throughout the museum to maintain a presentable space.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness, restocking consumables (soap, toilet paper, paper towels) and addressing sanitation concerns immediately.
• Dust and wipe down horizontal and vertical surfaces, including signage, counters, and display cases.
• Monitor and maintain trash levels in high-traffic areas, emptying as necessary.
• Support museum staff with exhibit sanitation and upkeep.

Weekly & Monthly Tasks

• Perform high-dusting on installations, ledges, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Deep clean and disinfect exhibit materials, furniture, and educational tools.
• Perform detailed restroom cleaning, including scrubbing floors and wiping down dividers.
• Clean glass surfaces, including windows, doors, and display cases.
• Assist with setup and breakdowns for museum events, programs, and special requests.
• Maintain and organize janitorial supplies, reporting inventory needs.

Quarterly & As-Needed Maintenance

• Machine-scrub restroom floors and buff hard flooring.
• Lift and clean underneath removable flooring where applicable.
• Provide light facilities support, such as minor repairs or special cleaning projects.
• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning needs or maintenance requests from museum staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior custodial, janitorial, or porter experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, child-focused environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Move about the facility while completing cleaning tasks, utilizing machinery, and carrying appropriate tools and products.
• Capability to lift at least 25lbs
• Stand extended periods of time; accommodation can be made where necessary.
• Communicate via telephone, video conference, email, and in-person.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

The base range for this position is $18-$20 USD Per hour. The Museum Porter is a part-time position with a typical schedule varying from Wednesday to Sunday, with some evenings and holidays as needed; however, the schedule may vary.

The Cayton Children’s Museum is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position complies with California wage and hour laws, including overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and minimum wage requirements.

Adherence to California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) standards to ensure a safe working environment.