On-Call Porter

Skirball Cultural Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Porter to maintain public and office spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, setting up furniture for events, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills and be able to work various shifts. This is an on-call position with a starting salary of $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in institutional housekeeping.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules and cleaning instructions.
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform physical labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and vacuum various areas.
• Set up and take down furniture for events.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment as requested.

Skills

Institutional housekeeping

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Fluency in Spanish and/or English

Teamwork ability

Job description

The Operations department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable, self‑motivated, attentive, detail‑oriented individual for the position of Porter. This person is responsible for maintaining public, office, and surrounding facilities in clean and orderly condition to meet health and safety standards. They will also be required to set up and take down furniture and equipment for special events and meetings in accordance with design plans. This is a variable‑hour, on‑call position. The schedule for this position is based on scheduled programs and private events. This position reports to the Senior Facilities Supervisor.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and vacuums Museum exhibit spaces, hallways, stairs, restrooms, and office spaces; cleans furniture and fixtures; washes walls, windows, doors, and equipment.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Cleans/sweeps parking lots, walkways, and surrounding areas to ensure they are free of debris.
• Operates minor cleaning equipment and uses biologically and environmentally safe cleaning agents in accordance with safety instructions.

Notifies supervisor concerning hazardous conditions in or repairs needed to facilities or equipment.

Events/Meetings

• Sets up tables, chairs, stands, boxes, equipment, etc. in accordance with pre‑determined design plans.
• Breaks down event and meeting set‑ups and stores furniture and other equipment; ensures furniture and equipment is clean and ready for future use.
• Cleans event areas (e.g., mops, sweeps, vacuums) as needed, to ensure area is clean and ready for the next event or meeting.
• Ensures all trash is disposed of properly.

General

• Assists with loading and unloading of equipment and furniture as needed; transports, stores, and/or delivers items throughout campus as requested.
• Responds positively to requests for assistance from staff and others.
• Performs related duties as required to meet Skirball mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in institutional housekeeping
• Knowledge of floor care equipment, waxes, and cleaners
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, cleaning chemical instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to spend substantial time walking, standing, and performing the physical labor associated with cleaning facilities. This includes reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and to assist others with heavier items
• Ability to exert self physically to perform all duties of the job
• Ability to perform this job safely, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, without endangering the health or safety of oneself or others
• Effective oral communication skills; fluency in Spanish, English, or both preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Courteous and friendly interpersonal skills
• Available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to perform all duties in accordance with the Skirball’s mission and vision
• Note: The environment is mostly clean and comfortable but may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, and drafts, and some duties outdoors in variable temperatures.